Bates Wells has advised M.C. Dean, a U.S.-based $3 billion global leader in engineering cyber-physical infrastructure at scale, on its acquisition of Bells Power Group a UK-based leader in integrated power solutions.
Established in 1898, Bells Power Group specialises in the design, installation, and maintenance of standby and backup power systems for commercial real estate, data centres, residential developments, and capacity market infrastructure. With 125 years of experience, Bells Power has become one of the most trusted names in the design and off-site fabrication of generator sets in the UK and beyond.
M.C. Dean is headquartered in Virginia, US, and employs more than 9,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.
The acquisition brings together their respective complementary technical strengths, with M.C. Dean’s power service and product leadership in mission critical sectors and Bells Power’s expertise in commercial and industrial markets, as well as deep supply chain relationships.
Nirav Patel, Partner, Helen Ingram, Senior Associate, Lucille Moala, Associate, and Joshua Machado, Solicitor, from our Corporate team advised on the deal, supported by colleagues in our Real Estate, Employment, Immigration, Commercial, IP and Regulatory teams.
Nirav Patel, Corporate Partner, commented: “We really valued supporting M.C. Dean on this important acquisition. It has been a pleasure to work with Justin and the M.C. Dean team throughout the process. This deal takes an important step forward in M.C. Dean’s global strategic presence and we look forward to seeing M.C. Dean and Bells Power continue to go from strength to strength as a result.”
Justin Hicks, Corporate Development Director M.C. Dean, Inc, commented: “I would like to commend Nirav and the Bates Wells team for their unwavering dedication in completing the transaction. Their invaluable expertise in cross-border transactions and creative deal structuring was crucial in helping us navigate this complex deal.”