business-sales.co.uk

THOMAS V SHAW & CO LTD is truly a family business named after the original proprietor who established the business in the 1940’s.

Three generations have worked in the business to ensure it’s continuity and to give comfort to the clients in the knowledge that we are here always to assist.

Mr Shaw himself began in Blackburn in 1947 on Whalley New Road. He was a decorated for gallantry gaining the British Empire Medal and mentioned in dispatches in the Second World War and came back to Blackburn having been born and lived originally at Ribchester.

Mr Shaw ran the business until 1990 when he retired and the business transferred to his son in law David Briffett and his wife Mr Shaw’s daughter, Lynn V Briffett.

The Managing Director is David Briffett Chartered Surveyor who has been undertaking surveys for over 20 years and is a graduate of the University of Wales and has lived all his life in Lancashire and knows the county very well. David is a School Governor, Parish Councillor and Chairman of a National charity for the Homeless.

Lynn Briffett runs the Property Management Department for the company and offers Commercial Management experience of over 10 years and previously worked for a firm of Bailiffs.

Mr Woolley Chartered Surveyor again has more than 20 years experience as a Chartered Surveyor valuing commercial premises in Lancashire, but in addition is a member of the Institute of Expert Witnesses. Both Chartered Surveyors have focused their attentions on commercial properties and whether it is a sale or a purchase, a Rent Review, dispute about Landlord and Tenant matters, or Compulsary Purchase Matter, help is only a phone call away.

Other members of staff include Mr Alan Craven, Senior Negotiator who has been negotiating the sales of businesses for more than 15 years, having worked in his own business prior to joining.

Other staff include Miss Sarah V Briffett, Senior Sales Negotiator and Receptionist. Miss Beverley Lang, Senior Receptionist in charge of the Valuation Department and Miss Victoria Dickinson. These staff are here to assist in the sale or purchase of a business.

Financial Advice. We are happy to direct you to independent advisors who will offer you the best and most favourably terms.