A year after completing the management buyout of commercial interior design firm Ben Johnson, the senior team has seen significant growth, expanding into new sectors and opening a new office in London. Led by Emma Dodsley, Lee Fleming, and Matthew Day following the retirement of managing director Adrian Rumble, the company has won multiple prestigious contracts locally and nationally. As a result, Ben Johnson opened a third office in Fitzrovia near Regent’s Park and the BT Tower. The company has also diversified its portfolio by taking on projects for financial and professional services, gaming and technology, engineering, mixed-use schemes, and medical and laboratory sectors.
Despite the usual risks of staff displacement during takeovers, the company has not lost a single employee since the MBO, thanks to two years of careful succession planning with Adrian’s guidance. Susan Clark, partner in LCF Law’s corporate team, provided essential support in simplifying the takeover process and working with the team to plan dates and ensure everything ran smoothly.
Finance director Lee Fleming stated that the new office strengthens the company’s presence in both the M1 and A1 corridors and is crucial to expanding the company’s national footprint. Director Emma Dodsley stated that businesses now recognize that modern offices must offer a sense of community, which plays into the company’s ethos of providing a great workplace experience.
In conclusion, Ben Johnson has had a significant boost in growth since its management buyout, expanding into new sectors and opening an office in London. The company has also undergone careful succession planning and has not lost any vital employees during the takeover process, thanks in part to LCF Law’s assistance. Furthermore, the new office in Fitzrovia plays a critical role in the company’s expansion and is essential to maintaining its national presence.
