POPULAR garden centre and restaurant Beckworth Emporium has been acquired by the UK’s second largest garden centre group.
The business, based in Mears Ashby near Sywell Aerodrome, is now part of the Blue Diamond Group after owner and creator David Brown took the decision to sell last year.
Northamptonshire law firm Wilson Browne Solicitors, led by corporate and commercial partner Andrew Kerr and commercial property partner Nina Wilson, acted for Mr Brown in the deal. “The sale process started with one interested buyer in 2022, which then moved onto a second and successful buyer, namely the Blue Diamond Group in 2023.
‘We had a number of challenges to get the process completed within a reasonable timeframe, but Andrew and his team worked tirelessly, to get the deal done within the desired timeframe.”
Wilson Browne’s team of specialists pictured top closely collaborated to address the corporate, property, intellectual property and employment aspects of the transaction.
Mr Kerr said: “It was an absolute pleasure and privilege for Wilson Browne to be involved in the sale of a well-known and high-profile local business.
“Many of Wilson Browne’s staff and partners have been personal customers of Beckworth Emporium for many years. I have visited the business many times over the years so to be involved in a business which you have seen through the eyes of a customer as well as being a professional adviser, was a rare treat.
“They have been loyal clients of Wilson Browne for many years, so to be asked to deal with the sale transaction was very exciting. We wish the new owners all the best for the future.”
