South: Charles Russell Speechlys advises Jensen Hughes on acquisition

Jensen Hughes, the global leader in safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting, has announced the acquisition of Jeremy Gardner Associates (JGA), a leading UK and Ireland-based fire safety consulting firm. 

Following the recent launch of its London office in September 2017, the acquisition will help strengthen Jensen Hughes’ presence within the UK, Ireland and the European market. Law firm Charles Russell Speechlys advised Jensen Hughes on the acquisition.

Daniel Rosenberg, corporate partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, said: “We were delighted to work with this market-leading client on this major European transaction and look forward to working with them as they expand their footprint in Europe.”

Headquartered in London, JGA has seven offices across the UK and Ireland, and will join the more than 70 Jensen Hughes locations globally to better serve clients and provide a more comprehensive approach to their fire and life safety needs. 

JGA was founded in 1993 by Jeremy Gardner with a sole focus on fire safety. Since then, the company has expanded to seven offices, a staff of 70, with 55 fire protection engineers, and more than 6,000 completed projects. These projects include some of the most complex construction projects in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe, such as the Microsoft campus in Dublin, St James in Edinburgh, and Wembley Park in London. 

“The JGA team brings exceptional technical expertise and client focus, which truly helps Jensen Hughes build global recognition as a world-class company,” said Paul Orzeske, CEO, Jensen Hughes. “We are excited to join forces with JGA. They share a similar culture and mindset around safety, security and risk mitigation for their clients, and we look forward to bringing additional fire and life safety-related capabilities to the UK and Ireland in the coming years.”