Swinburne Maddison Advises on MBI at Pybus Recruitment

L-R: Colin Pybus, Imogen Bosanko, Martyn Tennant, Alex Siddle, Nigel McMinn

Swinburne Maddison, one of the North East’s leading law firms, is pleased to announce its role in advising on the successful management buy-in of Pybus Recruitment Ltd, which sees respected automotive executive Nigel McMinn take ownership of the business and assume the role of Director and majority shareholder.

With over 70 years of combined experience in the automotive industry and more than 30 years in recruitment, Pybus Recruitment, based in Sunderland, has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for both candidates and employers in the automotive sector. The company supports a wide range of businesses, from national PLCs to family-run dealerships, by filling roles across Service departments, Sales, Accident Repair and management roles.

“I’ve been fortunate to know and work with many talented people over the last 30 years in automotive, so I’m delighted to be joining a business like Pybus Recruitment that can help them further their career ambitions,” said Nigel McMinn, new owner and Director.

Founder, Colin Pybus, will remain actively involved in the business as Director, continuing to provide guidance and support to clients, candidates, and the internal team.

“We’ve already established Pybus Recruitment as a leading specialist automotive recruitment company. With Nigel’s connections, I’m confident we will continue to attract the top talent in the UK automotive sector,” said Colin.

The acquisition was led by Martyn Tennant, Head of Corporate and Partner at Swinburne Maddison, with key support from Alex Siddle, Solicitor, and Imogen Bosanko, Trainee Solicitor.

Commenting on the deal, Martyn Tennant said:

“It has been a privilege to support Nigel and the Pybus team on this exciting new chapter. This acquisition not only strengthens Pybus Recruitment’s position in the automotive sector but also reflects the shared vision and values that will drive the business forward.” 

This transaction marks a significant milestone for Pybus Recruitment and reinforces its mission to help automotive employers build talented, stable teams that drive business success.