March 2022
Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Limited
Adviser to Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Limited on their sale to SafeLane Global Limited
£undisclosed
Grant Thornton team
Energy and natural resources
Sell side
Corporate finance
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We are delighted to have advised Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical Limited on their sale to SafeLane Global Limited.

Established in 1985, Raeburn Drilling & Geotechnical (RDG) is a leading independent ground investigation company throughout the UK, headquartered in Glasgow. Services include sonic drilling, site investigation, water wells and lab services.

We were introduced to RDG through a mutual connection who were providing legal advise on the deal in hand. They strongly believed in our insights and capabilities to manage the deal process including due diligence. We were entrusted to provide strategic advice on technical deal issues and taxation matters.

Our extensive deal experience was critical to realise the full value that the shareholders expected from the business by identifying, analysing and positioning key value drivers of the business.

Our rigorous deal processes and negotiation skills ensured we communicated the business opportunity to the buyers and capture the value premium, specifically in relation to financial analysis and the due diligence process. While managing the process end-to-end, we offered tailored advice to the shareholders’ needs during every phase of the transaction. This approach was key to keep the momentum up and get the transaction over the line.