NatWest has sold its employment law, HR, health and safety and environmental management consultancy business Mentor to Empowering People Group.
Following the deal, the banking group will continue to offer access to Mentor’s services on a referral basis, given the ongoing demand for specialist HR support services amongst its commercial mid-market and business banking clients.
Mentor was launched in 1997 and is based in Glasgow. NatWest also offered MentorDigital, a free platform providing compliance guidance, tools and templates for SMEs.
Robert Begbie, NatWest’s commercial and institutional chief executive, said: “This sale marks an important step in our strategy to simplify and focus on what matters most to our customers and colleagues.
“We’re confident that Mentor will continue to thrive under Empowering People Group’s ownership, and we look forward to maintaining a strong relationship with Mentor and the Empowering People Group in the future.”
Backed by Limerston Capital, Empowering People has offices across the UK, providing HR and health and safety support alongside employment law expertise.
Rena Christou, chief executive at Empowering People Group, added: “Mentor is a natural and complementary fit – with aligned values, proven track records and a shared commitment to high standards.
“Together we are creating a broader, more comprehensive proposition and bringing together enterprise-scale HR capability with deep H&S and environmental strength across the SME market.”
The acquisition is expected to complete in during the third or fourth quarter this year.
