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Birketts LLP has advised the shareholders of Aspect Group Holdings Limited on the sale of Aspect Group Services, a Norfolk-headquartered roofing, renewables and building maintenance specialist, to Cardo Group, the firm said in a press release published on 29 October 2026.
According to Birketts, the transaction marks the next stage in Aspect Group Services’ development and will see the business become part of Cardo Group, which the firm described as a provider of building maintenance and improvement services to social housing providers and the public sector across the UK and Ireland. Birketts said it advised the sellers throughout the transaction.
Key points
- Birketts advised the shareholders of Aspect Group Holdings Limited on the sale of Aspect Group Services to Cardo Group.
- Aspect Group Services was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Norfolk, providing roofing, scaffolding, property maintenance and renewable energy services.
- The corporate team was led by partner Ed Savory, supported by Lili Barker, Arwa Salman, Macauley Alsford-White, Charlotte Rankin, Leanna Romano and Danny Flaxmer, along with Robbie Watson on corporate tax.
- Additional support came from Olivia Sherman, Caroline Geater and Freya Palmer on employee incentives, Andrea Bailiss on commercial real estate, and Georgia Hunt and Annelise Ward on employment.
- The press release was issued on 29 October 2026.
The business
Birketts said Aspect Group Services has grown from its origins as a roofing contractor, founded in 1972, into a provider of roofing, scaffolding, property maintenance and renewable energy services across the private, commercial and public sectors. The firm said the business delivers projects ranging from responsive repairs and maintenance works through to major improvement programmes.
Comment
A spokesperson for the shareholders of Aspect Group Holdings Limited said: “This deal represents an important milestone for the shareholders and for the future of Aspect Group Services. We are incredibly proud of the business that has been built over many years and of the team that has contributed to its success.”
The spokesperson added: “Throughout the process, Birketts provided commercially focused and pragmatic advice, helping us navigate a complex transaction with confidence. The team’s responsiveness, technical expertise and commitment to achieving the right outcome were invaluable, and we would like to thank them for their support.”
Ed Savory, partner at Birketts, said: “We were delighted to support the shareholders of Aspect Group Holdings Limited on this significant transaction. Aspect Group Services has built an impressive reputation over more than five decades, underpinned by the quality of its people, specialist expertise and long-standing client relationships.”
Savory added: “This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity for the business to continue its growth as part of a larger group with a strong track record in the sector. We wish the shareholders, management team and Cardo Group every success in the future.”