Irwin Mitchell Advises On Deal Which Sees Prestigious Business Change Hands

Pilgrim Payne & Co Ltd, a prestigious 175-year-old London-based company renowned for its specialist curtain, carpet, and soft furnishings cleaning services, has been acquired by Emro Partners.

Pilgrim Payne holds a Royal Warrant and services thousands of clients annually, including notable names such as The Connaught Hotel, Christies, The Royal Academy of Arts, Colefax & Fowler and various Embassies. It is also one of London’s finest Master Curtain Makers and reupholsters.

Emro Partners was established by Hugo Marland to acquire and operate high-quality businesses in the UK.  This acquisition presents significant modernisation and growth potential for Pilgrim Payne, both organically and through M&A.

Bryan Bletso and Ben Gale from Irwin Mitchell’s Corporate team acted for Emro Partners on this transaction.

Expert Opinion

"Pilgrim Payne has built an incredible reputation over its long history and the business is a strong fit for Emro Partners. The acquisition unlocks huge opportunities for Pilgrim Payne, allowing it to modernise its sales and marketing strategies, implement technological advancements for better operational efficiency, and expand its presence nationally through M&A.”

Ben Gale, senior associate at Irwin Mitchell

Hugo Marland, Managing Director of Emro Partners, said: “We are delighted with the acquisition of Pilgrim Payne. It has the elements of what we look for in a business: high quality, deep expertise and great people. The fact that it is 175 years old proves this and we are excited about being part of its story.  It has been a pleasure to work with Bryan, Ben and the team on this transaction and I have no doubt that they will continue to be an integral part of the Emro Partners family and its exciting future."