Marktlink, a leading international mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, has successfully facilitated the acquisition of Stanton Recycling Limited by Willshee’s Waste & Recycling, a prominent waste management and recycling solutions provider in the Midlands.
This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Willshee’s expansion, enhancing both its regional presence and service capabilities.
Marktlink are the lead M&A advisor for Willshee’s Waste & Recycling, playing a pivotal role in closing this deal. The transaction was fronted by Marktlink’s Midlands team due to their regional expertise and local market knowledge. The team was further supported by Shoosmiths providing legal counsel andClaritas offering tax advice. , Stanton Recycling received financial advice from their accountants Ashgates and legal support from Gateley.
Dean Willshee, Managing Director of Willshee’s, said: “The Marktlink team, led by Joe Moran and Alex Thompson, were instrumental in our acquisition of Stanton Recycling. This deal is our first M&A transaction and it is a very important step in our continued growth. Marktlink’s drive and strategic advice enabled our first deal to be a great success and we are now focussed on integration and the continued growth of our business.
Looking ahead, we’re aiming to further strengthen our business and we look forward to continuing to work with Marktlink. Our goal is to create more local jobs and drive positive environmental change across the region.”
Joe Moran, Managing Partner of Marktlink M&A in the UK, said: “Willshee’s are renowned for their exemplary service in the waste management and recycling industry in the UK. This, alongside the ambition of Dean and his fantastic team, has enabled the incredible growth of the business. This first acquisition is a huge milestone for Willshee’s and we are extremely proud to have played our part. It continues to be a pleasure to work with Dean and his team to drive the growth of the business.”
This acquisition underscores Marktlink’s expertise in facilitating strategic transactions across wide-range of sectors, further cementing its position as a trusted advisor in mid-market M&A deals.
