Make UK acquires Sheffield based legal practice, Bhayani Law

Make UK, one of the UK’s leading providers of employment law and HR services has announced the acquisition of Bhayani Law, a specialist law and HR consultancy based in Sheffield.

As part of its portfolio of high-quality business services, Make UK already provides advice to thousands of businesses across the UK, from FTSE100 companies and hallmark British brands through to innovative startups.

This acquisition forms part of an ongoing strategy to strengthen and grow Make UK’s employment law service regionally throughout the UK and’ to increase its customer base by acquiring one of the most exciting and dynamic specialist firms in the UK.
Furthermore, it also gives Bhayani Law access to a wide range of support and resources available from Make UK to grow its HR and employment law business to even more effectively support the business community in the South Yorkshire region.
Dexterity Partners were the lead advisors on the deal, from preparation, brokering the deal, all the way through to completion supporting each step of the way. Dexterity Partners were supported by their sister firm 3Volution who provided the legal advice on the deal.

Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK said:
“We are delighted to have acquired such a fast-growing, dynamic and successful business in Bhayani Law. Our leading employment law service is already best in class and is a critical part of our offering to manufacturers and other businesses of all sizes. This will help us broaden our reach and appeal.”

Jay Bhayani said:

“I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved in the ten years since the set up of Bhayani Law. To become part of Make UK is a heartwarming endorsement of our success. The collaboration will bring together our mutual strengths, allow more opportunities for my team, greater resources for our clients and enable us to achieve our growth ambitions.”

She also added that:
“It has been great working with Dexterity Partners who were an invaluable support throughout the entire sale process.”

Simon Brayshaw added: “It has been brilliant to see MAKE UK acquire Bhayani Law. Working with Jay from the very start has been a pleasure and it has been great to have achieved what we believe is a ‘win win’ deal for both parties involved, I look forward to seeing how they successfully develop together in the coming years”