Benchmark International

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of NLG by Phenna Group.

Established in 2008, NLG is an ecological consultancy, undertaking ecological surveys, technical report writing, and mitigation works on behalf of national infrastructure agencies which includes water supply, railways, and highways.

Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group's aim is to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, ensuring customers' peace of mind by delivering first class testing and assurance services.

This acquisition marks the company’s third acquisition in the ecological sector, joining Ecology Solutions and RammSanderson, to augment its UK market leading Infrastructure platform, with the latter incorporating the NLG experts into its growing team.

It also marks the fifth acquisition by Phenna Group conducted via Benchmark International, following GMES; Safety Services (UK); Trident Water Solutions; Facit Testing; and Ecology Solutions.

Neil Lee-Gallon, Managing Director at NLG commented: “We are delighted to be joining Phenna Group and excited to be working alongside the RammSanderson team. I’ve known them for many years and share the same culture and values so think it’s an excellent fit. From our first engagement with the Phenna Group team, we have felt confident that we have found the right partner to support our future growth.”

Oli Ramm, Managing Director at RammSanderson said: “I’m excited that Neil and his team have decided to join Phenna Group and RammSanderson team to help us expand our offering and give us greater regional presence in the north west. The combination of our skills and experience can only benefit our combined customers through expanded capabilities and broader geographic reach. I look forward to working with them to continue our growth and deliver best in class customer service.”

Paul Barry, Chairman and Founder of Phenna Group added: "I am delighted that Neil and his team have decided to join Phenna Group and warmly welcome them to our team. In Ecology Solutions and RammSanderson we already have a strong presence in the sector, adding the capabilities of NLG Ecology is highly complementary and boosts our offerings, extends our geographic presence and augments our Infrastructure platform. I look forward to working with Neil, Oli and their teams to deliver their ambitious growth plans.”

NLG Ecology was advised by Benchmark International and KBL Solicitors.

Phenna Group was advised by Johnston Carmichael and Browne Jacobson.