By bringing the two together, the acquisition strengthens Checkatrade's presence in the home improvement sector and gives its growing network of tradespeople access to a wider customer base.
The Lewis Silkin team was led by Senior Associate, Kyle Blackburn.
Kyle commented:
"This was a great transaction to be involved in, utilising the firm’s excellent corporate and restructuring expertise. Checkatrade's acquisition of selected assets from Rated People is a strong strategic move that brings together two well-known brands in the home services space. We were pleased to support the Checkatrade team throughout the process and wish them all the best in the future."
Deputy General Counsel, Alexandra Archer at Checkatrade also commented:
"This acquisition of selected assets from Rated People is a significant step in the Checkatrade Group's growth, bringing a well-known brand with a loyal customer base into the fold. The Lewis Silkin team, led by Kyle, understood our commercial priorities and was pragmatic throughout the process."
