Press Release - 13/09/2023
Edwin Coe advises on acquisition of leading tableware hire company
Edwin Coe is delighted to have assisted Options Greathire Limited, an European leader of rental equipment for dinners, weddings and events, in expanding its UK offering by acquiring Whitehouse Event Crockery Limited, a leading supplier of glassware and crockery for events and private hire based in the Northwest.
Our M&A team was headed up by Alexandre Terrasse (Partner) and Michelle Ansah (Associate). Alexandre Terrasse commented “I am pleased to have advised Options Greathire on the successful completion of this transaction. I wish them every success in their plans to grow their business in the UK.”
Founded in 1981 in Paris, Options is a European leader in tableware and furniture hire, with more than 800 employees located in 23 offices across France and Europe. Options Greathire Ltd was created in 2020 by the merger of Options GB Limited and Greathire Limited, a supplier of high end furniture rentals to the UK events industry.
About Edwin Coe
Edwin Coe is a London-based full service law firm with international reach. Since 1913, we have offered a comprehensive range of integrated legal services to meet the needs of individuals, organisations and businesses based throughout the UK and internationally. Our industry-leading experts provide our clients with highly personal and responsive advice, balancing profit and purpose, to help achieve their personal and business goals.
With 39 Partners, we are ranked 115 in the current edition of The Lawyer’s ‘UK 200’ law firms and are recommended in all the major legal directories. We are proud to be B Corp™ certified, part of a global community of businesses working to redefine success in business, and create a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
