Geldards successfully advises EMB Group on the acquisition of Pye Tait Ltd

Geldards’ Corporate team has successfully advised Leicester-based EMB Group on the acquisition of research specialist Pye Tait Limited.

EMB delivers a range of specialist services to the public sector including programme management, business process outsourcing and grant administration, working for both local and national government and government agencies.

Pye Tait has worked in both the private and public sectors for over thirty years and successfully delivered commissions for clients ranging from Government departments and large PLCs to local businesses, local and regional agencies, Sector Skills Councils and professional bodies.

The deal was led by Geldards’ Corporate Finance team, headed by  Partner Jenny Chatten and supported by Associate Manjot Shokar, Senior Associate Caroline Findlay advised on the property aspects of the transaction, Associate Stephanie Cooper advised on Employment while Partner Andrew Evans provided Tax advice.

Jenny Chatten, Partner Geldards comments:

“Geldards has enjoyed working closely with EMB Group over the past years and we were delighted to guide them through their latest acquisition. It’s a privilege to be part of the team who facilitates the growth and development of this flourishing  business and we wish them every success.”  

Danielle Gillet, Managing Director EMB Group said:

“Pye Tait brings a very complementary skill set to the EMB Group and delivers services to many organisations that we already work with as well as facilitating the widening of our client base to include new clients like the Scottish Government. The service, support and advice we received from Geldards Corporate team and their specialist colleagues has been excellent and we’ve really benefitted from their knowledge of EMB, timely responses and exemplary attention to detail.”