Haes Acquisition
Submission Date: 30/08/19
Completion Date: 03/05/19
Target: International Safety Technology Limited – a UK company with extensive experience in the worldwide export of fire and safety equipment from the UK.
Acquirer: Haes Systems Limited – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of fire detection and alarm products.
Value (where disclosed): Undisclosed
Deal Description: Harriet Jones, Partner in IBB’s Corporate Commercial team, led the IBB team advising Haes Systems Ltd on the acquisition of international distributor International Safety Technology Limited (IST). As a leading manufacturer of fire control panels and alarm products, the acquisition of IST enables Haes to sell those UK-manufactured products in new distribution channels, fuelling their international expansion plans.
Legal Advisers: The Buyers were advised by IBB Solicitors – Harriet Jones (Partner) and Charlotte Newlyn (Solicitor) of the Corporate Commercial team, Richard Devall (Partner) of the Employment team and Jeff Elphee (Partner) of the Real Estate team. The Sellers were advised by Talking Legal Lawyers.