Law firm Hill Dickinson has advised Celnor Group, a provider of critical data for compliance, safety and sustainability purposes, on its acquisition of Primary Water Solutions (PWS) Limited and SSG Training & Consultancy Limited (SSG). Both strategic partnerships enhance Celnor Group’s risk management and safety and compliance divisions.
Celnor Group is backed by private equity house Inflexion, whose industry-leading expertise in consolidating the TICC (testing, inspection, certification, and compliance) market aims to build the business with an ambitious acquisition strategy.
Established in 2011 and based in Gloucester, PWS is an independent consultancy specialising in water and air hygiene, with a strong focus on managing the risks associated with waterborne pathogens such as Legionella. They provide risk assessments, monitoring programmes, and tailored training to help organisations across the UK meet their legal and safety obligations. They support a wide range of clients including the NHS, local authorities, schools, colleges, and private sector businesses of all sizes.
Established in 1997, SSG has built a strong reputation over three decades as a trusted provider of health and safety, environmental, and HR compliance services. Based in the South West but supporting clients nationally and internationally, SSG delivers a wide range of workplace safety solutions, including accredited training courses, professional consultancy services, and its popular ADVISOR membership scheme, which helps organisations achieve compliance and improve performance.
We are delighted to have once again supported Simon, Sam, Brad and Celnor Group as they further enhance the group’s offering in its risk management and safety and compliance divisions. SSG is dedicated to inspiring people and businesses to work safely and sustainably and PWS has a strong commitment to independence and transparency with focus purely on what is necessary for compliance and safety. We’re proud to have supported on this latest acquisition.Graeme Anderson
Legal Director
Sam McCarthy, Director of Mergers & Acquisitions Manager of Celnor Group said: “We’re delighted to welcome PWS and SSG into the Celnor Group. PWS’s technical expertise and strong reputation make them a great fit for our safety and compliance division and SSG bolster’s our risk management division, offering a comprehensive range of expertise to meet evolving compliance and risk management challenges. We have no doubt that this will be a very successful journey together.”
David Mkhitarian and Graeme Anderson of Hill Dickinson’s Private Equity team led on the provision of legal advice to Celnor Group with support from Daniel McDonagh.
Graeme Anderson said: “We are delighted to have once again supported Simon, Sam, Brad and Celnor Group as they further enhance the group’s offering in its risk management and safety and compliance divisions. SSG is dedicated to inspiring people and businesses to work safely and sustainably and PWS has a strong commitment to independence and transparency with focus purely on what is necessary for compliance and safety. We’re proud to have supported on this latest acquisition.”