Gorvins represent family-run group in sale of timber distribution business

Gorvins Solicitors have represented the family run Rowlinson Group in the sale of their timber import and distribution business.

A fourth-generation family business founded in 1926, Nantwich-based Rowlinson Group have sold Rowlinson Timber to UK timber agent, Gill & Robinson (part of the Kullik Group). The move enables the Cheshire group of companies to focus on the growth and expansion of its existing range of services, particularly in the manufacture, supply, and distribution of packaging and garden products.

As part of the acquisition the Rowlinson Timber team, led by Richard Smith, will join Gill & Robinson and will continue to supply existing Rowlinson customers through the established operations at the Port of Sheerness, Kent.

Gorvins Solicitors, a long-standing legal partner of Rowlinson Group for over 25 years, represented the family business in this transaction.  Rowan Uren (pictured), Senior Associate at Stockport-based Gorvins who led the transaction on behalf of Rowlinson, said,

“Our long-standing relationship with the Rowlinson Group is a testament to the trust and confidence that Rowlinson has placed in our legal expertise.  As a family business with a long and successful history we are proud to have facilitated a deal that supports the strategic goals of the Group for the future.”

Alistair Sharman, Vice Chairman at Rowlinson Group, commented,

“Gill & Robinson and Rowlinson Timber have over 200 years’ combined experience in the industry and Rowlinson look forward to supporting Gill & Robinson in their continued success building on this heritage.”