Shilling Limited has been acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
May 2014 — The private shareholders of Shilling Limited have sold the company to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Financial details have not been disclosed.
Shilling Limited is an employee benefits communication consultant that provides various related services for multinational clients. The company offers key communication services such as strategic planning, benefit statements, change communication, design and production of pension booklets, brand design, HR communications, defined contribution guides and website services.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. It has operations in 25 countries and offers client service capabilities in more than 140 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Smith & Williamson, based in the UK, acted as corporate finance, accounting and tax advisors to the shareholders of Shilling Limited in this transaction.
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