Hundreds of jobs across the UK were safeguarded as the Timpson Group completed the strategic acquisition of 175 Max Spielmann outlets, taking its national portfolio of stores to more than 800.

The Retail team at Midlands' law firm Harvey Ingram, worked closely alongside Timpson's in-house legal team in the acquisition of the new stores. 

Tricia Davis, Timpson Group Property Director, says: "The acquisition of the Max Spielmann properties has increased our property portfolio nationally to over 800 - a substantial retail portfolio by any measure. It was a challenging project in many ways, but I was extremely pleased with the way our teams pulled together and worked fantastically well to produce a great result for Timpson."

Harvey Ingram's team was headed by Retail specialist and associate, Caroline Smith. 

She says: "We were delighted with the speed and relative ease with which the acquisitions were completed. We have the resources and expertise in place to handle large projects of this nature efficiently and with a minimum-fuss approach which appeals to the clients. Max Spielmann is an extremely good fit for Timpson and we are all looking forward to seeing the company grow even further and go from strength to strength. Timpson is a very well managed long established name who is taking advantage of the opportunities created by current market conditions on our high street."

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