BHW Solicitors is pleased to announce its role in advising on the successful sale of Meet & Engage to Unseen Group (GradTouch Limited).

The transaction marks a significant milestone for both companies, enhancing their capabilities in the recruitment and onboarding sector. BHW corporate partner, Alex Clifton, advised the shareholders of Meet & Engage.

Leicester based Meet & Engage was founded in 2015 and quickly established a market leading managed software platform, enabling large organisations to interact with talent and manage their recruitment and onboarding programmes more effectively. The Meet & Engage platform, which is trusted by clients including Sainsbury’s and the Royal Mail, is renowned for enhancing candidate experience and supporting organisations in delivering recruitment campaigns and managing onboarding efficiently.

Unseen Group, based in Manchester, is a talent solutions platform backed by private equity firm Pelican Capital that has rapidly expanded through strategic acquisitions, with Meet & Engage being its tenth acquisition.

Zac William, CEO of Unseen Group called the Meet & Engage platform, “a fantastic product that plays an essential role in the hiring processes of some of the UK’s biggest organisations.”

Ali Hackett, co-founder and managing director of Meet & Engage, commented on the transaction: “We have worked with Alex Clifton and BHW Solicitors for almost 10 years and Alex was instrumental in guiding us through the sales process. His expertise and dedication were invaluable in ensuring a smooth and successful sale.”

Alex Clifton said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Meet & Engage and its founders on various corporate and commercial projects over the years. Their innovative approach and commitment to excellence have made them leaders in their field. We are grateful for their trust over the years and wish Meet & Engage continued success in its new chapter with Unseen Group.”

Chris Matthews and Victoria Tunaley of Dains Accountants provided corporate finance and tax advice to the sellers.


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