Law firm advises on vehicle repair business sale

Rothera Bray’s Derby corporate team have advised the shareholders of an independent vehicle repair business on its sale to another company.

GB Flint Coachworks, based in Long Eaton, has been sold to Vella Group.

Established in 1962 by Brian Flint, and now led by Brian’s sons Carl and StJohn, and daughter-in-law Tanya, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality repairs and excellent customer service across personal, fleet and insurance repair work. 

The addition of GB Flint Coachworks takes the Vella Group to 20 bodyshop locations throughout England and Wales and further strengthens the group’s presence in the Midlands.

The Rothera Bray team that advised on the transaction were partner David Kaplan (corporate), senior associate, Liz Mills (corporate), senior associate, Marneya Chauhan (commercial property) and managing associate Rachel Mills (employment). 

David said: “It was a pleasure to work with Carl, StJohn and Tanya.  They have built a very successful family business and joining with the Vella Group will enable the business to benefit from being part of a large group that shares the same family values of integrity, quality and commitment to their customers. 

“I am sure that the business will continue to go from strength to strength as part of the Vella Group.”