Waterfront Solicitors LLP acted for Michael Mew and Ian Service, the founders of Fertecon Research Centre (FRC), in relation to the acquisition of the company by the CRU Group. FRC is a phosphates and sulphur analysis and price-forecasting business that was founded in 1991 and which has a reputation for the strength and consistency of its analysis, and the loyalty of its customers. ”We were recommended to use Waterfront by a previously satisfied client. We found them efficient and diligent in every respect. There was no time during a long a complicated transaction that we were waiting on Waterfront. They were always able to respond promptly as required” – Ian Service
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