STRABAG UK is a subsidiary of STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s largest listed construction and infrastructure technology groups, specialising in construction services including civil engineering and building construction.
Van Elle Holdings plc is the UK’s largest specialist geotechnical engineering contractor. The recommended acquisition, valued at £58.8 million, represents a significant strategic investment for STRABAG UK in the UK construction and infrastructure market.
Crofton Engineering Limited, based in Cambridge, specialises in structural steelwork, architectural metalwork and fire training infrastructure. Its acquisition further strengthens STRABAG UK’s specialist capabilities and broadens the range of services it can offer across key sectors.
The recommended acquisition of Van Elle Holdings plc was led by DWF’s corporate team comprising John Campion, Partner, and Jemil Visram, Director, supported by Richard Wood, Head of Legal Due Diligence, Ciara Healy, Senior Associate, and Feras Alobaidli, Alec Mackenzie and Adrianna Zawilska, Solicitors. Tax advice was provided by James Cashman, Partner, and Douglas Pyrke, Solicitor, while competition and foreign investment advice was led by Dimitris Sinaniotis, Partner, and Gabriella Rasiah, Solicitor.
The acquisition of Crofton Engineering Limited was led by DWF’s corporate team comprising Paddy Eaton, Partner, supported by Richard Wood, Head of Legal Due Diligence, Sophie Morris, Senior Associate, and Matthew Kernohan, Solicitor. Tax advice was provided by Jon Stevens and Alex Tolcher and foreign investment advice was led by Dimitris Sinaniotis, Partner, and Gabriella Rasiah, Solicitor.
Together, the acquisitions mark a significant period of strategic growth for STRABAG UK, with both deals reaching fruition within a month of each other and demonstrating the business’ continued investment in expanding its capabilities and market presence across the UK construction and infrastructure sector.
Paddy Eaton commented: “We are delighted to have advised STRABAG UK on its recommended acquisition of Van Elle Holdings plc, alongside the acquisition of Crofton Engineering Limited. Together, these transactions represent a significant strategic step for STRABAG UK, further strengthening its position in the UK construction and infrastructure market and enhancing its specialist capabilities. The acquisitions support STRABAG UK’s continued growth ambitions and expand the breadth of services it is able to offer across its key sectors."
