A Cumbrian firm has acquired a leading Scottish quantity surveyors for an undisclosed sum.
A Lamb Associates, based in Carnforth, has taken over Edinburgh’s Morham +Brotchie Ltd. Solicitors Napthens advised A Lamb Associates on the deal.
Originally founded in 1876, M+B’s clients includes National Museums of Scotland; Scottish Historic Buildings Trust; Historic Royal Palaces; The Royal Household and National Trust of Scotland.
Major projects it has been involved with include The Queen’s Gallery in Edinburgh, for the Royal Household; the National Museum of Flight; The Johnnie Walker Experience in Princes Street, Edinburgh; Gala Fairydean Stadium; Lindores Abbey Distillery and the Robert Burns Museum.
Established in 1996, A Lamb Associates is a family-owned consultancy that has grown from its roots in the oil and gas pipeline sector to offer commercial services across the construction industry.
It specialises in major construction, infrastructure and energy projects worldwide. Significant projects include the Khazzan gas pipeline project in Oman, Thirlmere water pipeline in Cumbria, Runcorn Energy from Waste Plant, Windermere Boat Museum and the Baltic Pipe project in Denmark.
The acquisition will see ALA’s Byron Tyson and Tom Lamb become directors of M+B, whilst the existing leadership team is being retained.
Mr Lamb, managing director at A Lamb Associates, said: “We’re naturally hugely excited by the acquisition of M+B, as it represents a real watershed moment for both companies. It takes us to a collective of over 50 exceptional staff, and is another milestone on our ALA25 business plan, as we work towards our goal of a 100-strong team. Our objective is to create a stronger and better business that is the market leader in our chosen sectors.
Richard Robinson, corporate partner at Napthens, said: “Tom, Byron and the team at A Lamb Associates are one of Cumbria’s most dynamic businesses at the moment, and today’s deal marks the start of a new era for the business. We are delighted to have helped them continue to build on their already impressive reputation with an exciting acquisition.”
