GE Consulting sold to Origin Enterprises Plc

We were pleased to advise owners Jon and Rachel Garner on the sale of GE Consulting to Origin Enterprises Plc. Established in 2004, GE has grown into a multi-skilled team of more than 40 people, providing ecological and arboricultural consulting services across the south of England and South Wales. Clients include housing developers and government agencies.

Managing director Jon Garner, who continues to lead the GE Consulting team, said: “From the first point of contact through to the necessary tidying-up post completion, Jaspal Badesha was by my side to explain everything and prepare the required documents. His ability to explain matters without ever being condescending was appreciated, whilst his attention to detail, drive to get us the best possible deal and his overall work ethic went above and beyond what I would expect. I would have no hesitation in recommending PKF to support anyone looking to sell a business.”

We provided a range of sell-side support services, including tax advice.

Matt Willmott, corporate finance director at PKF Francis Clark, said: “Jon and Rachel have built a very successful business in the ecological consulting space, supported by an excellent team. GE Consulting is a leader in its marketplace and it has been a pleasure to work with Jon, Rachel and the team. We look forward to seeing the business continue to grow and be successful alongside Origin Enterprises Plc.”

Corporate finance manager Jaspal added: “It was fantastic to work with the shareholders and their management team, advising them on the sale to Origin and ensuring we delivered the best result possible. I also thoroughly enjoyed working alongside the Trowers & Hamlins team, which demonstrated true collaboration and commitment to complete the deal in a tight timeframe.”