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Michelmores has advised Greg and Clare Lang, the shareholders of Fire Doors Rite, a specialist fire‑door inspection, maintenance and installation business, on its sale to IDSL Group, a leading UK provider of fire‑door testing, inspection, certification and compliance services, backed by LDC.
The transaction represents a successful exit for the founders and supports IDSL Group’s strategy to build a market‑leading, end‑to‑end fire‑door compliance platform, strengthening its national coverage and enhancing its technical service capability across regulated sectors including commercial, public sector and defence estates.
The Michelmores team was led by Managing Associate Chris Cook in the firm’s Corporate team, alongside Henry Taylor, Hollie Halston and Ellis Arnold. The team worked closely with Greg and Clare Lang throughout the transaction to deliver a smooth and efficient sale process. PKF Francis Clark acted as corporate finance advisers to the sellers, with Chris Bishop and Matt Willmott advising on the transaction.
Greg Lang, co‑founder of Fire Doors Rite, commented:
“This was an important milestone for us, and it was essential to have advisers who understood both the business and our objectives. Chris and the Michelmores team provided clear, practical and commercial advice throughout the process, helping us navigate the transaction with confidence. We were very pleased with the support we received.”
Chris Bishop, Director in PKF Francis Clark’s Corporate Finance team, said:
“We were delighted to help guide Greg and Clare through the financial aspects of the process alongside the team at Michelmores. After all their efforts building a fantastic business over the years, it’s great to have helped achieved a successful exit and we wish them all the best with their future plans!”
Chris Cook added:
“It was a pleasure to advise Greg and Clare on the sale of Fire Doors Rite. They have built a highly respected business with strong technical expertise, and the transaction represents an excellent outcome for them. We worked closely with PKF Francis Clark to deliver a successful result for the sellers.”
This transaction further demonstrates Michelmores’ strong track record of advising founders and shareholders on strategic exits.
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