Pictured above: Robert Lee
Midlands law firm Wright Hassall has acted on a deal to save one
of Stoke-on-Trent's most famous pottery producers.
The 200-strong Leamington Spa solicitors advised Denby, the
famous UK pottery manufacturer, on the acquisition of Burgess
Dorling & Leigh, which produces Burleigh pottery at the city's
Middleport Pottery.
Wright Hassall had previously advised Valco Capital Partners,
the private equity arm of restructuring specialist Hilco on their
acquisition of Denby Pottery in 2009.
Robert Lee, head of Wright Hassall's corporate finance team,
said: "Burleigh Pottery has a long and illustrious history not only
in Stoke-on-Trent but far further afield.
"We are delighted to be involved in a deal which secures its
long-term future and will see the brand prosper again.
"The acquisition involves the listed Middleport Pottery
building, along with all company branding and trademarks.
"Denby is now planning to reinvigorate the brand, build on its
existing successes, and end the insecurity which has surrounded the
company for some time."
Burleigh was founded in 1851 and moved to the Middleport factory
in 1889. Denby celebrated its 200th anniversary last year and
employs more than 600 staff.
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