Leading law firm Freeths has advised transport-led engineering and environmental consultancy Rappor on its multi-million-pound investment from BGF, one of the UK’s most active growth capital investors.
Founded in 2014 by Adam Padmore, Rappor is a Cheltenham-headquartered consultancy that supports more than 700 clients across strategic land, residential, commercial, industrial, retail and public sector projects.
The investment in Rappor will support the company’s continued expansion across the UK, further investment in its people and capabilities, and the development of its service offering.
Having scaled rapidly over the past decade, the transaction represents a significant milestone in Rappor’s growth journey and will enable the business to strengthen its national presence, broaden services and explore strategic acquisition opportunities which complement its existing offering.
The Freeths team was led by Corporate Partner Mohammed Abbas. He was supported by Corporate Senior Associate Christie Nelson, Banking & Finance Partner James Dyson and Tax Associate Megan Woolley.
Commenting on the deal, Mohammed Abbas said: “Rappor has established an impressive reputation in the engineering and environmental consultancy sector, underpinned by a strong culture and a clear vision for growth. This investment from BGF provides a strong platform for the next stage of the company’s development and we were pleased to support Adam and the wider team on this important transaction. This deal highlights Freeths’ strength in supporting ambitious, high-growth businesses on complex corporate transactions as they scale and pursue their strategic objectives.”
Adam Padmore, CEO at Rappor, added: “Our investment from BGF was significant and a first of its kind for Rappor. I knew we needed a reputable, commercial-thinking and proactive law firm to support us, and this is exactly what Freeths delivered to us. The advice was straight-talking, communication excellent, and Mo and Christie in particular were first class to work with. I hope it’s the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship between our two firms.”
