Nottingham based Fraser Brown Solicitors has helped Heage Road Vehicle Services Ltd (HRVS) expand its operation into South Yorkshire with the acquisition of the MAN Truck repairs and servicing business carried out by MAN Truck & Bus UK Limited in Sheffield.

HRVS provides a one stop shop for commercial vehicle and Passenger Service Vehicle (PSV) repairs and servicing, specialising in MAN HGV vehicles. Already operating three successful depots in Ripley, Newark and Leicester the addition of the three acre site in Shepcote Lane, Sheffield will significantly expand its offer and customer base.

Corporate Law Partner, Gavin White, together with Managing Partner, Peter Thornley, and Employment Law specialist Louise Dunkley made up the team from Fraser Brown that provided seamless legal, property and employment advice across all areas of the business acquisition. The Fraser Brown team worked closely with Jonathan Bell, business partner at Yorkshire Bank"s Financial Solutions Centre in Nottingham to secure the funding for the multi-million pound deal.

Corporate Law Partner Gavin White said: "Time was of the essence to get this deal to completion and working with the team at Yorkshire Bank we were able to deliver the funding package in four days which is quite an achievement in the current climate.

"Ensuring a smooth transition for the 30 employees and their new employer was also essential which is where our Employment Law specialist Louise Dunkley came in to provide advice in relation to the consultation process."

Keith Sims, Group Service Director of HRVS, said: "This business opportunity was presented to us by MAN so we were very keen to take up the offer quickly and secure the deal as it represents a significant addition to our portfolio, stretching our geographic reach and customer base. Fraser Brown and Yorkshire Bank were fantastic and the deal went through quickly and smoothly and we"re delighted to now be operating in Sheffield and are already planning another acquisition for 2011."

Jonathan Bell from Yorkshire Bank added that the bank had been able to support the company through its Investing for Growth initiative.

"The bank is keen to play its part through Investing for Growth to encourage local businesses to grow and develop and we are delighted to have been able to help a successful company such as HRVS continue to expand," he said.