Michelmores advises Partners& on acquisition of M&DH Insurance Services

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Published August 13th 2026

Authors

Adam Kean

Angharad Doyle

Ben Adams

Harry Jones

Hollie Halston

Philippa Kean

Michelmores has advised award-winning insurance advisory business Partners& on its acquisition of Bedford-based insurance broker M&DH Insurance Services Ltd, a Top 100 UK insurance broker specialising in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

The transaction represents a significant strategic acquisition for Partners& as it continues to grow its presence and capabilities across the UK insurance market, further strengthening its position in the SME sector.

Michelmores provided corporate, banking, regulatory, tax, commercial, employment and real estate legal advice to Partners& throughout the transaction, working alongside Hazlewoods LLP’s transaction services and tax teams led by James Whittaker (Partner – transaction services) and assisted by Lucy Hetherington (Associate Director – transaction services), Harriet Ellis (Associate Director – tax), Tom Verity (Partner – tax) and Bernado Almeida (Partner – tax).

The Michelmores team advising on the transaction was led by Adam Kean (Partner) and Angharad Doyle (Legal Director), supported by Ben Adams (Senior Associate), Harry Jones (Associate), Hollie Halston (Associate) and Philippa Kean (Paralegal) from the Corporate team. Corporate banking support was provided by Danielle Collett-Bruce (Managing Associate), tax advice by Cathy Bryant (Partner) and Anthony Reeves (Managing Associate), commercial and regulatory advice by David Thompson (Partner) and Sam Kewellhampton (Senior Associate), real estate advice by Jonny Lane (Senior Associate), and employment advice by Rachael Lloyd (Partner) and Matthew Warren (Senior Associate).

Adam Kean, Partner at Michelmores, commented:

“We are delighted to have supported Partners& on this acquisition. This was a significant transaction which demonstrates Partners&’ continued commitment to strategic growth and further strengthens its offering to SME clients across the UK. It was a pleasure to work alongside the Partners& team and their advisers to help bring the transaction to a successful conclusion.”

Commenting on the transaction, Phil Barton, Group CEO at Partners&, said:

“The acquisition of M&DH Insurance Services represents another important step in the continued growth of Partners&. We are pleased to welcome the M&DH team to the business and look forward to building on their expertise and longstanding client relationships. Michelmores has been a trusted adviser to Partners& for many years, and their commercial, responsive and multidisciplinary approach was invaluable in supporting us throughout the transaction. Their expertise helped ensure a smooth and successful completion, and we are grateful for their support.”

The acquisition is the latest transaction on which Michelmores has advised Partners&, building on the Firm’s longstanding relationship with the business and its continued support of Partners&’s growth journey.

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