October 2006

Press Release

Gibbs Denley – Leading the Field

Gibbs Denley, the Cambridge based insurance brokers and financial advisers, have now become one of the largest independent, locally owned insurance brokers in the East Anglian region following a recent merger with Ling Cook of Bury St Edmunds.

Gibbs Denley have been growing steadily for the last 15 years by concentrating on the insurance needs of local business, farmers and industrialists, together with the related personal insurances.

Full advice on Pensions, Life Assurance, Investments including Wealth Management and Inheritance Tax Planning are provided by the Independent Financial Services arm of the business headed by Mark Denley.

Commenting on the deal Mr Mark Denley said, “Bury is a thriving town and we are pleased to have offices here. The location meets our strategic objective to expand further into East Anglia, whilst the Ling Cook client base and staff have good synergy with our existing business profile and future objectives.” Mr Paul Gibbs added “Ling Cook is a strong local brand with loyal staff and customers; we wish to build on this and continue the long term success and growth of both Ling Cook and Gibbs Denley”.

Mr Pat Ling of Ling Cook wished to reassure all Ling Cook customers saying “It is business as usual at Ling Cook; there will not be any staff changes and both David Cook and I will remain with the business for the foreseeable future. Undoubtedly, the additional product range offered through the Gibbs Denley merger will benefit our customers”

In closing Mr Mark Denley wished to thank his professional advisers at Peters Elworthy and Moore (PEM) for helping put the deal together. Mr Tony Stairs of PEM Corporate Finance added “we wish everyone at Gibbs Denley and Ling Cook well for the future; it is always good to see our clients growing. There is no doubt that the combined businesses will be stronger together and will provide a competitive independent alternative in the local insurance and financial advisory market”.

For further details on how the larger organisation can help you, call Gibbs Denley (01954) 233650 or Ling Cook (01284) 768568.

For information regarding PEM Corporate Finance, please contact Tony Stairs on 01223 728222, email or visit us at