Blacks Solicitors leads on sale of Yorkshire Raw Feeds to The Nutriment Company

Leading Yorkshire law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP has advised the shareholders of Yorkshire Raw Feeds in the sale to The Nutriment Company (TNC), one of Europe’s fastest-growing natural pet food groups.

Completing on 17th June, Rebecca Holden, Partner and Head of Corporate, assisted by Trainee, Leon Cordero advised on all aspects of the transaction. Specialists from the firm’s Commercial, IP, Data Protection, Employment, Real Estate and Regulatory teams also supported the deal.

The transaction sees Leeds-based Yorkshire Raw Feeds join the Swedish-headquartered business, which is backed by Nordic private equity firm Axcel.

Led by James Glover and James McVeigh, who have more than 30 years’ experience in the sector, Yorkshire Raw Feeds has built a strong reputation across Yorkshire and the North of England. James Glover will continue in his role as Managing Director, helping to drive the next phase of the company’s development as demand for raw pet food witnesses sustained growth.

James Glover, Managing Director of Yorkshire Raw Feeds, added: “The sale and purchase of Yorkshire Raw Feeds marks an exciting new chapter for the business and will enable us to build on the success we have achieved over many years. The Blacks team provided clear, practical advice throughout the transaction and worked collaboratively across multiple disciplines to help deliver a smooth and successful outcome.”

Rebecca Holden, Partner and Head of the Corporate team at Blacks Solicitors, commented: “We are delighted to have supported Yorkshire Raw Feeds on this important milestone. James and Jim have built a highly respected business and this transaction represents an exciting next chapter for the company. It has been a pleasure to work alongside them throughout the process and we wish the team every success for the future.”

Based in Farnley, Leeds, Yorkshire Raw Feeds is a leading supplier of DEFRA-approved raw pet food and natural treats and evolved from an established poultry processing business and has grown to become a trusted supplier of raw pet food and natural treats.

Blacks worked alongside Jon Robinson of Parisi Tax and Yorkshire Raw Feeds’ accountants, Philip Samuels and Jonathan Davis of Beaumonts throughout the transaction.

Blacks’ Corporate team is one of the largest in Yorkshire and regularly advises entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, large corporates and multinational organisations and institutions on acquisitions, disposals, investments and wider strategic transactions across a range of sectors.

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