Tavistock Communications Ltd

Meridian advised the shareholders of Tavistock Communications on the sale of their business to management.

Formed in 1991, Tavistock has grown to become a leading communications and investor relations agency, providing advice based on long experience and execution by a team of professionals to a range of UK and global companies and organisations.

Tavistock provides a trusted service to companies spanning the FTSE 100, 250, AIM and privately held companies as well as other organisations including charities, families and high-profile individuals. The company’s sector specialist teams are financial services, real estate, natural resources, energy & infrastructure, cleantech & renewables, public affairs and technology media and telecoms.

Meridian first met the shareholders in 2019 to discuss their long-term objectives and the options available to the existing shareholders to transition out of the business. After extensive discussion, a management buyout led by the CEO Jos Simson was determined to be the best option for all parties.

Managing Director, Jos Simson commented, “This transaction represents a milestone in Tavistock’s history, preparing the business for the next stage in its growth and ensuring that our clients and partners continue to get the service and advice that they have come to expect from our team of market leading professionals.

Philip and the team at Meridian executed our transaction during a period of unprecedented disruptions and challenges. Their guidance, advice and calm approach to problem solving was invaluable in agreeing a structure that worked for all parties. We would have no hesitation recommending them to any business considering their next steps for a change in ownership.”