Voracious trust, fiduciary, corporate and fund administration services firm Vistra is ending the year with another addition to its bulging stable.

Vistra has announced the acquisition of the Jordans Group (Jordans) from its current shareholder, The West of England Trust.

Founded in 1863, Jordans comprises four companies, its headquarters are located in Bristol, United Kingdom, where most of their 160 global staff are based.

Offices are also located in Edinburgh and London, as well as in the BVI, Cyprus, Seychelles, and Asian clients are served from its Hong Kong unit.

Several Acquisitions During 2016

Jordans is renowned as the leading U.K. company formation services provider, in addition to providing corporate and commercial legal expertise and compliance services.

Commenting on the acquisition, Hong Kong based Jonathon Clifton, Group Managing Director, Company Formation of Vistra, said, «We have admired the Jordans business for many years and are thrilled to have this opportunity.»

finews.asia has reported on several acquisitions by Vistra during 2016 including the firms entry into the Indian market.