Marvin OnumonuNatWest Group has agreed to sell its employment law, HR, health and safety, and environmental management consultancy business, Mentor, to Empowering People Group.
The acquisition of Mentor will add to its existing services and expand its offering to businesses needing HR and health and safety support.
Robert Begbie, C&I CEO at NatWest, said: “This sale marks an important step in our strategy to simplify and focus on what matters most to our customers and colleagues.
“And an exciting next phase for Mentor; becoming part of a specialist business and industry expert with complementary services.
“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.”
Rena Christou, group CEO at Empowering People Group, said: “For more than 20 years, the Empowering People Group has built a strong reputation as a trusted HR partner to large and complex organisations, helping them manage risk, strengthen performance and support their people with confidence.
“Mentor is a natural and complementary fit – with aligned values, proven track records and a shared commitment to high standards.
“We are excited about the opportunity to build something even stronger and deliver even greater impact to the market.”
Christou added: “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 the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of 2026.
