ALTRINCHAM lawyers McHale & Co played a major role in the management buy-out of UK & Ireland Insurance Services.

UK & Ireland Holdings Limited, also based in Altrincham, bought the insurance brokers previously known as Cobra UK and Ireland.

The corporate and commercial team at McHale & Co – Andrew Page, Maria Udalova-Surkova and Bridget Coyle - advised and delivered completion of the deal.

Andrew Page, head of corporate at McHale & Co, said: “The deal is a testament to the experience and expertise of the professional services offered by UK & Ireland Insurance Services, who will no doubt move from strength to strength.

“It has been a great deal to work on and we were delighted to have been involved.

“McHale & Co are able to offer a wide range of corporate services and combine our expertise with independent and user-friendly advice, which our clients particularly appreciate.

The entire UK & Ireland team, including directors James Wrynne, Kevin McNeill, Martin Hoult and Jeremy Hiscott, will remain with the firm with the addition of two new directors, Julian Robinson and Chris Morgan.