Jones Lighting Acquired by United Living Group to Expand Infrastructure Capabilities
Deal News | Mar 25, 2025 | Hill Dickinson
Hill Dickinson, a renowned commercial law firm, advised the shareholders of Jones Lighting, a power distribution and street lighting firm, on its sale to United Living Group. Jones Lighting, based in Leyland, Lancashire, provides a broad range of street lighting services like design, project management, consultancy, installation, and maintenance. This acquisition by United Living Group, which recently achieved National Electrical Registration Scheme (NERS) accreditation, is poised to expand its infrastructure capabilities. The deal was finalized under the guidance of Hill Dickinson's corporate team led by Olivia Jones and Ian Riggs, alongside Abigail Hill and Natalie Gillott. With a shared vision for expanding client bases and promoting sustainability, this merger is expected to bring about benefits in innovation and service excellence. Dave Jones, Managing Director of Jones Lighting, expressed excitement about the opportunities this new partnership with United Living Group will bring, particularly in driving environmental innovation.
Sectors
- Power Distribution
- Infrastructure
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- United Kingdom – Jones Lighting operates in the UK, and United Living Group's expansion targets local infrastructure capabilities.
- Lancashire – Jones Lighting is based in Leyland, Lancashire, emphasizing the regional aspect of the company's operations.
Industry
- Power Distribution – Jones Lighting operates within the power distribution industry, providing street lighting services.
- Infrastructure – United Living Group is expanding its capabilities in infrastructure through the acquisition of Jones Lighting.
- Legal Advisory – Hill Dickinson provided the legal counsel necessary for the sale, highlighting the role of legal advisory in corporate transactions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Lighting | Target Company | Company | A specialist independent connection provider offering street lighting services in the UK. |
| United Living Group | Bidding Company | Company | An organization expanding its power market presence through infrastructure enhancement. |
| Hill Dickinson | Legal Advisor | Company | A commercial law firm providing legal advice on the transaction. |
| Olivia Jones | Advisor | Person | Part of Hill Dickinson's corporate team, leading the legal advisory on the deal. |
| Ian Riggs | Advisor | Person | Part of Hill Dickinson's corporate team, assisting with legal advisory. |
| Abigail Hill | Advisor | Person | Part of Hill Dickinson's corporate team, assisting with legal advisory. |
| Natalie Gillott | Advisor | Person | Part of Hill Dickinson's corporate team, assisting with legal advisory. |
| Dave Jones | Managing Director | Person | Managing Director of Jones Lighting expressing excitement about the acquisition. |