Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | BUSINESS SALE
Hawkins & Associates has bought cost consultancy A Lamb Associates and its subsidiary Morham + Brotchie Partnership.
Established in 1996, Cumbria-based ALA provides commercial management, expert witness and dispute resolution services to the construction and energy industry. They are leading specialists in oil, gas and water cross country pipelines worldwide.
The acquisition of ALA includes Morham + Brotchie Partnership, one of the most respected Quantity Surveying practices in the UK, with origins dating back to 1876. The practice has a wealth of experience from simple house extensions to multi-million pound contracts. They are particularly recognised for their considerable experience and expertise with listed historic buildings and complex projects.
Hawkins was established in Cambridge in 1980 and specialises in forensic root cause analysis, expert witness services and engineering consultancy to the insurance, legal, risk management and commercial sectors. Areas of expertise include fires & explosions, road traffic accidents, escapes of fluid, personal injuries, civil, mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering, architecture, power & energy, materials, marine and contamination. Hawkins provides worldwide coverage from offices in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as offices in key locations across the UK & Ireland.
In the financial year to the end of March 2024, Hawkins made pre-tax profits of £205,000 on turnover of £27.5 million.
Andrew Prickett, Managing Director of Hawkins commented “This is a significant strategic milestone for our business. Hawkins & Associates and ALA have worked closely for several years, sharing the same values and ambitions. Joining forces with ALA will bolster our existing service offerings, benefiting both our existing and new clients while aligning seamlessly with our commitment of delivering exceptional value and service.”
Tom Lamb, ALA Managing Director, shared “We are delighted to complement our service offerings with the additional resources, capabilities and scale of Hawkins. We look forward to working collaboratively with the new team and further enhancing the breadth of services that we can offer to our respective clients.”
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