LSH takes greater share of Scottish market with Ryden deal
Lambert Smith Hampton has acquired a majority stake in Ryden, a 120-team based across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and parts of northern England.
The deal builds on the momentum established earlier this week when LSH formed a similar strategic partnership with South-East England-based consultancy Stiles Harold Williams.
Both Ryden and SHW will retain their brands while gaining full access to LSH’s nationwide network of 30 offices.
Lambert Smith Hampton has acquired a majority stake in Ryden, a 120-team based across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and parts of northern England.
The deal builds on the momentum established earlier this week when LSH formed a similar strategic partnership with South-East England-based consultancy Stiles Harold Williams.
Both Ryden and SHW will retain their brands while gaining full access to LSH’s nationwide network of 30 offices.
The move comes as LSH, which is a part of Connells Group owned by Skipton Building Society and the UK’s largest residential estate agency, has a goal to become the UK’s leading commercial property advisory firm through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions.
Ezra Nahome, chief executive at LSH, said: “Both businesses pride ourselves on our client focus, commercial insight, and commitment to delivering results through strong local relationships.”
Alan Gilkison, managing partner of Ryden, said: “The investment will allow us to develop our core strengths and expand into emerging sectors. There is a common desire to deliver growth, achieve key expansion targets and extend client services, while retaining Ryden’s strong reputation in Scotland.
“It also represents an opportunity for our English business to grow more rapidly as part of a larger, established brand in the north of England and to work collaboratively across the regions.”
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