Merger: Cripps and PDT Solicitors
Cripps LLP (Cripps) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its corporate, commercial real estate, insolvency and finance offerings with its merger with PDT Solicitors LLP (PDT). The merger facilitates expansion into the South East of England and opens up greater access to the Gatwick Diamond area, extending from Brighton to Guildford and north of Gatwick.
Headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, Cripps is a leading law firm in the South East with offices in Kent and London. The merger further strengthens Cripps’ foothold in the South East, which generates revenues in excess of £45 million.
PDT, based in Horsham, West Sussex, has a strong reputation in corporate, insolvency, real estate and dispute resolution services. PDT employs 50 people, of which 29 are fee earners.
Crowe’s role and team
Crowe provided financial and tax due diligence services and buy-side support to Cripps.
The financial due diligence team was led by Dan Nixon, who was supported by Ioanna-Maria Kasinou, Jon Pena and Jake Harrison. The taxation due diligence team was led by Alex Conway, who was supported by Ben Carter and Glen Huxter.
