Browne Jacobson's Corporate team has advised long standing Midlands client Staffline, the AIM listed provider of outsourced HR services to industry, on its acquisition of Peter Rowley Limited.

The acquisition is in line with Staffline's strategy of making selective acquisitions to broaden its revenue streams, thereby positioning it more as a provider of value added business services in the human resource arena. The company has its head office in Nottingham and branches in Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Dudley.

Peter Rowley has 36 employees and, in the year ended 31 July 2009, had achieved revenues in excess of £2m per annum.

Andy Hogarth, Staffline's Chairman and Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted to welcome Peter Rowley and his company to the Group, bringing a highly complementary offering to our existing operations. Together our two organisations will provide a platform for further growth in our core operating areas.

"We continue to look for similar acquisition opportunities, in addition to other smaller industrial recruitment businesses in order to enhance shareholder value."

Browne Jacobson Corporate Partner Richard Cox added: "This is the third deal we have advised the company on this year having earlier this year acted for the client on its purchase of Yorkshire-based The Workplace and North West based La Gente Recruitment. This latest bolt-on acquisition is an excellent fit within the Staffline Group and will further strengthen its competitive and financial position within the market."