Charles Russell Speechlys advises the founder and management of Principle Cleaning Services Ltd on its partnership with Churchill Group, a leading UK-based facilities management provider
Charles Russell Speechlys has advised the founder and management of Principle Cleaning Services Ltd, one of London’s most established specialist commercial cleaning providers, on its joining with Churchill Group and its group of specialist businesses.
This partnership unites two culturally aligned, employee-owned organisations committed to empowering their teams, developing long-term partnerships and delivering positive social impact through responsible business. The integration of these companies will strengthen and simplify their joint cleaning capability through the creation of a more innovative and enhanced offer for clients under a single, unified brand.
Douglas Cooke, Founder and Chairman of Principle Cleaning Services commented:
“We were extremely pleased that Charles Russell Speechlys successfully guided and advised us on the combining Principle and Churchill to form a major player in the contract cleaning sector.
Building Principle over the past 37 years has been an immense privilege. From the very beginning, we centred our work on people, the colleagues who brought their expertise and dedication, and the customers who trusted us to care for their environments.
As we looked to the future, finding the right home for Principle mattered deeply. Churchill’s commitment to people, quality, and employee ownership aligns completely with the values on which Swift was built. Their specialist focus and their culture make this a natural and positive next step.
Seeing two employee-owned businesses coming together is also really exciting for me and gives me real confidence in the path ahead.”
Hamish Perry, Corporate Partner, commented:
“It was a pleasure to support the team at Principle on this important next stage of its growth journey. The partnership with Churchill Group brings together two complementary, values-led and employee-owned businesses, and we look forward to seeing the combined group continue to strengthen its market position and deliver an enhanced service to clients (including us at 5 Fleet Place!).”
The team was led by Corporate Partner Hamish Perry, Senior Associate Iwan Thomas and Associate Michael Taylor. The wider team included Robert Birchall, Tessa Newman and Hugh Gunson in the Charles Russell Speechlys Tax team.
