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JG Ross completes Jack
Cooper deal
JG Ross has acquired Jack Cooper to create a combined bakery with turnover of some £9 million.
Solicitor James & George Collie’s corporate and commercial department provided legal advice to the Aberdeen-based acquirers. A spokesperson from the law firm said: “The acquisition demonstrates the ambition and forward thinking of JG Ross management and we are delighted to have played a pivotal role in the acquisition from initial discussions through to completion.”
JG Ross director Graeme Ross said: “We see this acquisition as an excellent strategic opportunity to develop our product range and customer base.
”Cooper’s is a long established craft bakery with signature products such as sunflower bread and thin butter biscuits.”
The target firm’s 20 full-time staff have been added to JG Ross’ workforce, which is now more than 400.

James & George Collie is one of Scotland’s leading legal firms for the provision of property services whether it be purchases, sales or leasing, boasting a city centre main street estate agency. Our commercial and corporate departments act for all the principal lending institutions as well as many businesses in the North East, ranging from sole traders to those with many hundreds of employees.
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