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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Advising National Education Group (NEG) on the investment by Synova
We have advised the shareholders and management team of National Education Group (NEG) on the significant minority investment by Synova. The investment will enable …
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Mergers & acquisitions
Advising Lander Aerospace on their acquisition of Tricorn UK Ltd (TUK)
We have advised Birmingham-headquartered Lander Aerospace on the acquisition of Tricorn UK Ltd (TUK) after it went into administration.
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Advising LDC on their investment in Marmalade Game Studio Limited
We have advised LDC on their £22.5m investment in Marmalade Games Studio, the UK’s leading developer of mobile, console and PC board games.
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Advising Babble on their acquisitions of Concert and 5 Rings
We are delighted to have advised Babble on their recent acquisitions of Concert (Concert Networks Limited) and 5 Rings (5 Rings Telecom Ltd and 5 Rings IT Ltd), whi…
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Advising the owners of Ramtech on their sale to Halma plc
We advised the owners of Ramtech, the innovative UK wireless safety and security solutions business, on their sale to Halma plc. The acquisition by Halma will suppo…
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Titan Wealth Holdings
Advising on the launch of a transformative new wealth management acquisition business
We advised Titan Wealth Holdings on its investment and debt financing for the launch of its new acquisition business in the UK asset and wealth management market.
June 2021
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Private equity
Maven Capital Partners
Advising Maven on investment in construction software and procurement services business
We advised Maven on an investment in Pagabo, a procurement services specialist, and Sypro, a contract management and compliance software provider.
June 2021
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Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Babble's acquisition of Sesui
We advised cloud solutions firm, Babble Cloud, on the acquisition of Sesui Limited.
April 2021
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Palatine Private Equity
Advising on Palatine’s exit from TTC Group
We advised Palatine Private Equity on their exit from road safety training and services provider, TTC Group Limited.
May 2021
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Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
Shard Credit Partners’ loan for The Technology Group acquisition
Shard Credit Partners have funded the acquisition of The Technology Group by Gradwell Communications, an investee company of Chiltern Capital.
March 2021
£8.75million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Ipswich Town Football Club
Acquisition of Ipswich Town Football Club by Gamechanger 20
We advised Gamechanger 20 Limited on the acquisition of Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited from Marcus Evans Worldwide Holdings (IOM) Limited.
April 2021
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Kee Safety Group Ltd
Advising on the sale of £100m revenue Kee Safety Group
We advised Investcorp, LDC and the management sellers on the sale of £100m revenue Kee Safety Group Ltd to Intermediate Capital Group.
March 2021
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Private equity
Bridges Fund Management
Bridges Fund Management's first investment in the North
Bridges Fund Management's investment and partnership with Matrix Telematics values Matrix at over £60m and sees Bridges back the existing management team.
March 2021
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Mergers & acquisitions
Inclusion Crowd
Advising Inclusion Crowd on equity investment
Ed Jervis (He-Him), founder of diversity and inclusion start-up Inclusion Crowd Ed shares his thoughts on what it's like to work with our Corporate team.
February 2021
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Equity capital markets
Surface Transforms Plc
Advising on Surface Transforms' AIM fundraising
Surface Transforms recent AIM fundraising will enable the company to expand its manufacturing capacity and meet the increase in demand for its products.
February 2021
£20million
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Acquisition finance
OakNorth Bank
MBO of FBS Intelligent Engineering funded by OakNorth Bank
OakNorth Bank's funding of the MBO of FBS Intelligent Engineering (iE) Limited will unlock the next phase of growth for this specialist engineering company.
March 2021
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Stuart Turner Limited
Stuart Turner Limited's acquisition of Mikrofill Systems
Stuart Turner’s acquisition of Mikrofill, supported by LDC, will expand their range of products and services so that they can provide their customers.
March 2021
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Equity capital markets
Virgin Wines
Advising Virgin Wines on its flotation on AIM
Virgin Wine's decision to float on AIM will enable the business to fulfil its growth strategy and drive forward the development of its core wine offering.
March 2021
£110million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Carter Accommodation Group
Sale of temporary accommodation hire business to multi-national group
We advised Connection Capital and the shareholders of Carter Accommodation Group Limited on the sale to modular space leasing business, Modulaire Group.
January 2021
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Mergers & acquisitions
Rolec Services Ltd
Sale of Rolec Services and One Stop Europe to Sdiptech AB
The sale to acquisitive Swedish group, Sdiptech AB, will allow Rolec to develop their product range and services in the electric vehicle charging market.
February 2021
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Mergers & acquisitions
Fred Perry
Advising Fred Perry on acquisition of George Cox Footwear
The Japanese parent company of Fred Perry, Hit Union, will integrate George Cox into its strategy of growing and developing their brands.
February 2021
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Formaplex Limited
Sale of component manufacturer Formaplex Limited
We advised on the sale of Formaplex Limited to UK private equity fund, Elaghmore, which buys companies from entrepreneurs, founders and family owners.
February 2021
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Prism Medical Healthcare
Prism Medical Healthcare's acquisition of Repose Furniture
This latest acquisition of Repose Furniture will further broaden Prism Medical Healthcare’s offering to their homecare and long-term care customers.
January 2021
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Mergers & acquisitions
Pax8
Advising US-based Pax8 on the acquisition of Wirehive
Pax8's acquisition of Wirehive will help expand the reach of the cloud solutions provider into new markets across new technologies and geographies.
December 2020
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Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
Palatine's investment into pharma services business
We advised Palatine Private Equity on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in tranScrip.
January 2021
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Mergers & acquisitions
GIL Investments
Sale of chemical manufacturer to Turkish mining business
We have advised GIL Investments on the sale of ICoNiChem to shareholders of Eti Bakir.
December 2020
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Babble's acquisition of Ultracomms
We advised cloud solutions firm, Babble Cloud, on the acquisition of Ultracomms.
December 2020
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Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
A hattrick of deals for Shard Credit Partners
We advised Shard Credit Partners Limited on three acquisition financings within a month.
December 2020
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Private equity
LDC
LDC’s sale of investment stake in Texthelp
We advised LDC on the sale of their investment stake in Texthelp, literacy and accessibility technology specialist, to Five Arrows Principal Investments.
December 2020
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Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
Connection Capital’s Gorgeous Retail Group investment
We advised Connection Capital on a £3.5m investment into Gorgeous Retail Group Ltd to support the beauty retailer further shift its focus to e-commerce.
November 2020
£3.5Million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired Energy Plc
Advising leading energy consultant on £10.5m sale
We advised Inspired Energy Plc on the sale of the group’s non-core SME division for a total consideration of up to £10.5m.
December 2020
£10.5Million
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Equity capital markets
Trackwise Designs Plc
Trackwise Designs Plc’s AIM fundraising
We advised specialist manufacturer, Trackwise Designs Plc, on its oversubscribed £12.6m AIM fundraising.
December 2020
£12.6Million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Sdiptech
Sdiptech’s acquisition of GAH (Refrigeration) Ltd
We advised leading Swedish-listed technology group, Sdiptech, on its acquisition of GAH (Refrigeration) Ltd in the UK.
December 2020
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Advising on £90m tech company exit
We have advised the selling shareholders of Babble Cloud Holdings Limited on its secondary buy-out by PE investors Graphite Capital.
November 2020
£90million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Babble's acquisition of Shape Networks Limited
We have advised acquisitive cloud solutions firm, Babble, on the acquisition of Shape Networks Limited.
October 2020
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Private equity
LDC
Advising LDC on their investment in Ross Trustees
We advised private equity firm, LDC, on an investment in independent professional trustee and pensions support services business, Ross Trustees.
November 2020
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Chase Distillery
Advising on the sale of Chase Distillery to Diageo
We advised Chase Distillery on their sale to spirits producer, Diageo. The deal exchanged in October 2020 and is due to complete in 2021.
October 2020
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Mergers & acquisitions
ELMO
ELMO Software Limited’s acquisition of Breathe
We advised HR technology company, ELMO Software Limited, on its acquisition of UK-based HR platform, Breathe.
October 2020
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Mergers & acquisitions
Besana
Besana’s merger with Importaco
We advised the shareholders of the Besana group on the sale of 51% of the group to International Food and Beverage company, Importaco S.A.
September 2020
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Equity capital markets
Cenkos Securities
Cenkos Securities’ AIM placings
We have advised Cenkos Securities Plc on two AIM placings over the summer.
July 2020
£9million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Celsus Group Limited
Sale of Celsus Group Limited to Sullivan Street Partners
We advised the shareholders of Celsus Group Limited on their sale to a Newco, backed by Sullivan Street Partners.
March 2020
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Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
Advising Connection Capital on 4 deals in quick succession
We advised long-standing client Connection Capital and its investor clients on 4 deals in quick succession over the summer.
July 2020
£8.9million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Babble Cloud's acquisition of Corporate Management Telecom
We advised acquisitive cloud solutions firm, Babble, on the acquisition of Corporate Management Telecom Ltd (CMT).
August 2020
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Private equity
Gymshark
Advising Gymshark on General Atlantic's minority investment
The valuation sees Gymshark join an exclusive list of fewer than 25 British companies to have secured unicorn status since 2001.
September 2020
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Mergers & acquisitions
Sdiptech
Advising Sdiptech on the acquisition of Alerter Group
Swedish technology group, Sdiptech, has acquired Alerter Group, a British technology company providing emergency communications systems for disabled people.
July 2020
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
YFM
Advising YFM on investment in buyout at loss adjuster GHG
We advised YFM on their £7m equity investment into loss adjusting and claims management specialist GHG.
July 2020
£7million
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Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired Energy Plc
Inspired Energy's fund raising and Ignite Energy acquisition
We advised Inspired Energy on £35m fund raising and £11m acquisition of Ignite Energy
July 2020
£35million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Babble Cloud's acquisition of Lake Technologies
We advised Babble Cloud Holdings Limited on their acquisition of Lake Technologies Ltd.
June 2020
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Mergers & acquisitions
United Tooling Solutions
Advising United Tooling Solutions on a trio of acquisitions
We advised United Tooling Solutions (UTS) on the acquisition of three businesses to support its UK growth strategy.
June 2020
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Mergers & acquisitions
Austin Newport Group
Austin Newport Group Limited's sale to Artelia Holdings SAS
We advised Austin Newport Group Limited on their sale to Artelia Holdings SAS.
March 2020
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Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
Advising Shard Credit Partners on its investment in JLG
We advised Shard Credit Partners on its investment in JLG.
March 2020
£12million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
TTC Group
Advising TTC Group on their acquisition of Licence Bureau
We advised TTC Group Limited on its acquisition of Licence Bureau Limited and the refinancing of its banking facilities.
March 2020
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Equity capital markets
Incanthera
Incanthera’s admission to NEX Exchange Growth Market
We advised specialist oncology company, Incanthera Plc, on their admission to trading on the NEX Exchange Growth Market.
£1.2million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Connection Capital LLP
Connection Capital’s Cargostore investment
We advised Connection Capital on their acquisition of specialist transport and storage container equipment hire company Cargostore.
January 2020
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
LDC
LDC's £39.2m sale of Optimal Audio Group Limited
We advised LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group, on its sale of high-performance loudspeaker business, Martin Audio Limited to Focusrite plc.
December 2019
£39.2million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
Advising Babble Cloud on the acquisition of Diva Telecom
We advised communications technology supplier, Babble Cloud Holdings Limited, on their acquisition of Leeds based Diva Telecom Limited.
January 2020
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Mergers & acquisitions
Stuart Turner
Stuart Turner's acquisition of Fluid Water Solutions
We advised internationally recognised pump and water boosting solutions provider, Stuart Turner, on its acquisition of Fluid Water Solutions Limited.
December 2019
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Mergers & acquisitions
Radius Payment Solutions
Advising on acquisition for Radius Payments Solutions
We advised international fuel cards and telematics solutions provider, Radius Payment Solutions (RPS), on their acquisition of Pure Communications UK Limited.
November 2019
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
YFM Private Equity
Multiple deals completed for YFM Private Equity Limited
We advised YFM Private Equity on investments into SharpCloud Software Limited and Professional Music Technology Limited.
October 2019
£4.5million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Entuity Limited
Advising on the sale of Entuity to Park Place Technologies
We advised on the sale of Entuity Limited to Park Place Technologies Limited.
August 2019
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Private equity
LDC
Advising LDC on its investment in Instinctif Partners
We advised LDC on its investment in Instinctif Partners. The deal involved multiple countries and a reorganisation of the company’s structure prior to completion.
September 2019
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Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions
Franchise Brands Plc
Franchise Brands' on the acquisition of WPL Group
Franchise Brands Plc has acquired a leading water pump supply, installation and servicing business to complement and its drainage and plumbing businesses.
October 2019
£12.5million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Grupo Bimbo
Advising Grupo Bimbo on its acquisition of Mr Bagels
Grupo Bimbo UK Limited, the global bakery company that owns the New York Bakery Co. brand, acquired the assets and business of Mr Bagels Limited.
August 2019
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Private equity
Sorted Holdings Limited
Advising on the equity fund raise for Sorted Holdings Limited
Sorted is one of the UK’s fastest growing tech companies, with its software now live in 12 countries, including the US, France and Germany.
August 2019
£15million
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Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
Advising Palatine on investment in medical procedure group
We advised Palatine Private Equity on its investment in Veincentre Limited, the UK’s leading clinic for state-of-the-art treatment for varicose veins.
July 2019
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Private equity
Praetura Ventures Limited
Praetura Ventures' fund set-up and first investment
We advised Manchester-based financial services company, Praetura Ventures on its £1 million investment in fertility start-up company Dr. Fertility.
June 2019
£0.9million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Grosvenor Health and Social Care
Advising Grosvenor Health and Social Care on the acquisition of Rainbow Services
Grosvenor Health and Social Care Limited have bought the entire share capital of Rainbow Services (UK) Limited, based in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
May 2019
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Langley Holdings
Langley Holdings's acquisition of Marelli Motori
We advised Langley Holdings, the diverse engineering and industrial group, on its acquisition of Marelli Motori.
May 2019
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
TTC Group
TTC Group's acquisition of Business Driver Risk Fleet Management Ltd
Shropshire fleet management company TTC Group has boosted its position in the marketplace by acquiring Business Driver Fleet Risk Management.
May 2019
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Private equity
LDC
£37.5m investment by LDC in MSQ Partners
LDC has invested significantly alongside senior managers in MSQ Partners, one of the UK’s fastest growing marketing communications groups.
May 2019
£37.5million
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Private equity
LDC
Investment by LDC into Texthelp
Texthelp, a market leading international education and corporate software provider has secured a significant investment from private equity investor LDC.
May 2019
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Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions
Likewise Group Plc
Acquisition of Heatseam and placing and re-admission of Likewise to the TISE
We advised Likewise Group Plc on its £10m reverse takeover of Heatseam Limited and £7.5m placing and introduction on TISE.
April 2019
£10million
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Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
Two deals on one day for Shard Credit Partners
We advised Shard Credit Partners on the successful completion of two MBOs on the same date.
February 2019
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Acquisition finance Mergers & acquisitions
Hammonds Fitted Furniture
Advising on the MBO of Hammonds Furniture
We advised management and the buyer on the MBO of Hammonds Furniture, which was financed by HSBC UK Bank Plc and Frontier Development Capital.
March 2019
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Corporate banking Private equity
Peppermint Technology Limited
Advising Peppermint Technology on strategic financing
We advised Peppermint Technology Limited on its strategic financing from Accel-KKR and further investment from Scottish Equity Partners.
January 2019
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Equity capital markets
Likewise Group Plc
IPO of Likewise Group Plc
We advised manufacturer of flooring products, Likewise Group Plc, on its £12m IPO and listing on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
January 2019
£12million
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Private equity
LDC
LDC's investment in British Waterways Marinas Limited
We advised private equity specialist LDC on its investment in British Waterways Marinas Limited (BWML).
December 2018
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Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired Energy Plc
Inspired Energy Plc's acquisition and share placing
We advised Inspired Energy Plc on the acquisition of Inprova Finance Limited from Inprova Group, financed through a £19m share placing on AIM.
December 2018
£19million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Just Childcare
Advising Just Childcare on nursery group acquisition
We advised North West nursery group Just Childcare on the acquisition of an eight-strong nursery group in Bristol.
December 2018
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Private equity
Maven Capital Partners
Advising Maven on two MBOs in quick succession
We advised Maven Capital Partners on two investments in quick succession: the £20m MBO of UAP Limited and the MBO of Acton Banks.
August 2018
£20million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Stuart Turner Limited
Stuart Turner's acquisition of GAH Heating
We advised Stuart Turner on the acquisition of GAH (Heating Products) Limited’s Coldstream, Dualstream, Boosterstream and Electrastream trading assets.
October 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Yearsley Group
Sale of Yearsley to US-based Lineage Logistics
We advised Yearsley, the UK’s largest frozen food logistics provider, on its sale to US warehousing company, Lineage Logistics.
November 2018
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
CET Group Holdings Limited
CET Group: Navigating a complex sale process
Acting for Equity Harvest Fund and all individual sellers, we advised on the sale of CET Group Holdings Limited to Project C Bidco Limited.
November 2018
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Private equity
SMH Fleet Solutions
Advising SMH Fleet Solutions on LDC investment
We advised SMH Fleet Solutions, a vehicle management and logistics support specialist, on securing investment from private equity firm LDC.
September 2018
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Private equity
Menzies Distribution
£74.5m management buy-out of Menzies Distribution
We advised the management team of Menzies Distribution, backed by private equity firm Endless, on the £74.5m management buy-out from John Menzies Plc.
September 2018
£74.5million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
IPE Ventures Limited
IPE Ventures acquisition of EMR Search & Selection Ltd
We advised IPE Ventures Limited on its acquisition of specialist marketing recruitment agency, EMR Search & Selection from Greythorn Holdings Limited.
July 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Wright Industries
Acquisition of Accura Group by Wright Industries
We have advised Wright Industries on its acquisition of precision engineering company, Accura Group.
July 2018
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Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
Two Connection Capital deals in quick succession
We advised Connection Capital and its investor clients on two deals in quick succession; the MBO of Torquay Leisure Hotels Ltd and the MBO of Mode Print Solutions.
July 2018
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Private equity
YFM Private Equity
Two YFM Private Equity backed MBOs in quick succession
We advised YFM Private Equity on two investments in quick succession: the investment in CPMS and the MBO of Database Service Provider Global Ltd.
July 2018
£14.5million
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Private equity
Carbon Fibre Preforms
Advising on investment in Carbon Fibre Preforms
We advised Carbon Fibre Preforms (CFP) on securing funding from private investor network Growthdeck and venture capital firm Midven.
August 2018
£1.8million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Henry Howard Cashflow Finance
Sale of Cashflow Division of Henry Howard Finance
We advised Newport-based Henry Howard Cashflow Finance on its sale to leading invoice financier, Advantedge Commercial Finance Limited.
July 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Nasmyth Group
Sale of Metal Process Services Holdings Limited
We advised Nasmyth Group on the sale of shares by its subsidiary, Bulwell Precision Engineers Limited in Metal Process Services to its management team.
May 2018
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Equity capital markets
Trackwise Designs Plc
IPO of Trackwise Designs Plc
We advised specialist product manufacturer, Trackwise Designs Plc, on its admission to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.
July 2018
£15.5million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Gateley Plc
Gateley’s acquisition of Kiddy & Partners
Our Birmingham Corporate team advised the Gateley Group on its acquisition of Kiddy & Partners.
July 2018
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Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
Connection Capital: Securing next stage of growth for Mode
We advised Connection Capital on their investment into Mode Print Solutions.
August 2018
£20.5million
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Private equity
LDC
LDC investment in MBO of Martin Audio
We advised LDC on its investment in Martin Audio Limited as part of the management buyout of the company from global audio specialist Loud Audio.
June 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Business Control Solutions Group
Business Control Solutions (BCS) Group takeover
We advised on the takeover of BCS Group by Business Control Solutions Group Employee Ownership Trust for a total consideration of £52m.
July 2018
£52million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Betfred
Betfred's partial sale of the Tote to Alizeti Capital
We advised Betfred on the partial sale of racing brand the Tote to Alizeti Capital.
June 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Gateley Plc
Gateley's acquisition of GCL Solicitors
Our Birmingham Corporate team advised Gateley (Holdings) Plc on its acquisition of GCL solicitors.
May 2018
£4.5million
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Private equity
LDC
LDC's investment into Precision Micro
We advised LDC on its investment in Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover supplier, Precision Micro as part of the £22.5m MBO.
April 2018
£22.5million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Asure Software lnc.
Advising US-based Asure Software on acquiring OccupEye
We advised US company, Asure Software Inc., on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of OccupEye Limited.
April 2018
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Just Childcare
Advising Just Childcare on nursery group acquisition
We advised nursery group, Just Childcare, on the acquisition of nursery group Abbeywood Tots, as well as on securing over £12m in funding.
May 2018
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Private equity
The Coaching Manual
Coaching Manual: Investment to support international expansion
We advised football digital platform provider, The Coaching Manual, on securing funding from NPIF–Maven Equity Finance and a consortium of investors.
April 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Voff Science; Sdiptech
Three Swedish acquisitions in quick succession
We advised Voff Science AB and Sdiptech AB (publ) on three Swedish acquisitions
October 2017
£26.2million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Westleigh Group Limited
£135m sale of Westleigh Group Limited
We advised the shareholders of Westleigh Group Limited on its sale to Countryside Properties for £135m.
April 2018
£135million
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Private equity
IWSR
Management buy-out of IWSR
We advised the management team on its buy-out of leading global drinks information business, IWSR. The investment was led by investor, FPE Capital.
April 2018
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Private equity
TickX
Advising TickX on £3 million investment by BGF Ventures
We advised TickX on its push to launch across Europe after raising Series A funding of £3 million, led by BGF Ventures.
December 2017
£3million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Homes Caring for Autism
£12m sale of Homes Caring for Autism
We advised care home group, Homes Caring for Autism on its sale to nationwide learning disability provider, Care Management Group for £12 million.
February 2018
£12million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired Energy Plc
Double acquisition by Inspired Energy
We advised energy procurement specialist Inspired Energy Plc on the simultaneous acquisitions of Energy Cost Management Ltd and SystemsLink 2000 Ltd.
March 2018
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Private equity
YFM Private Equity
Advising YFM on investment in Ncam Technologies
We advised YFM Equity Partners on its growth capital investment in Ncam Technologies Limited.
March 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Mere Golf & Country Club; The Stanneylands Hotel
Two deals in the North West leisure sector
We advised on two deals in the North West hotel and leisure sector.
January 2018
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited
Sale of Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited
We advised LDC and the individual sellers on a sale of Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited to NVM Private Equity and an MBO team.
February 2018
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Mergers & acquisitions
Study Inn Group
Sale of a property portfolio by Study Inn's shareholders
We advised boutique student accommodation company, Study Inn, on the £135m sale of its property portfolio to a new company, backed by Arlington Investors.
December 2017
£135million
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Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
MBO of Rowan International backed by Connection Capital
We advised Connection Capital and the Newco group on the management buy-out of Rowan International.
December 2017
£5million
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Private equity
Inflexion Private Equity
Inflexion’s management buy-out of PCMS Group
We advised Inflexion Private Equity and the NewCo group on the management buy-out of PCMS Group.
December 2017
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Kee Safety Group Ltd
£280m sale of safety solutions provider
We advised safety solutions provider, Kee Safety, on its £280m sale to leading provider of alternative global investment products, Investcorp for £280m.
October 2017
£280million
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Private equity
Giacom
Secondary buy-out of Giacom
We advised LDC and management on the secondary buy-out of cloud software business Giacom, backed by private equity investor Livingbridge.
November 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
CACI
Acquisition of Spargonet Consulting
We advised CACI, a major provider of information systems and marketing solutions to organisations, on its acquisition Spargonet Consulting Limited.
October 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
Powerpax UK Limited
Sale of PowerPax UK to Stadium Group Plc
We advised PowerPax UK Limited on the sale of its business and assets to Stadium Group Plc.
August 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
WSR Recycling Limited
Sale of WSR Recycling Limited to DM TopCo Limited
We advised the shareholders of WSR Recycling Limited on their sale to DM TopCo Limited, a UK subsidiary of Irish recycling business, PandaGreen Ltd.
October 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
CBS Butler Holdings
Sale of CBS Butler Holdings to Staffing 360 Solutions
We advised on the sale of engineering and IT staffing recruitment services agency, CBS Butler Holdings Limited, to Staffing 360 Solutions Inc.
September 2017
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Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
£13.6m MBO of JCRA Group by Connection Capital
We advised Connection Capital LLP in relation to the £13.6m MBO of financial risk management advisory firm, JCRA Group Limited.
August 2017
£13.6million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd
Euro Car Parts invest in UK heavy truck parts company
We advised Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd on an investment into Digraph by Euro Car Parts Ltd.
September 2017
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Private equity
Stuart Turner Limited
Management buy-out of water pump manufacturer Stuart Turner
We advised the shareholder and management team on the management buy-out of water pump manufacturer, Stuart Turner.
August 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
CardOne
Advising on £15m sale of CardOne
We advised the shareholders of CardOne, the Chester-based provider of pre-paid cards and online banking platforms, on a sale to FairFX Group Plc for £15m.
August 2017
£15million
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Private equity
NorthEdge Capital LLP
NorthEdge backs Bridge Farm Nurseries management buy-out
We advised private equity firm, NorthEdge Capital, on its investment in Bridge Farm Nurseries, backing a management buy-out from its family shareholders.
August 2017
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Private equity
Foresight Group
Foresight Group invests in design and manufacturing company
We advised private equity investment manager, Foresight Group, on its £1.9m investment to support an equity release from Regency Design & Print Limited.
August 2017
£1.9million
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Mergers & acquisitions
Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited
Portsmouth FC sold to U.S. owners
We advised Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust, the largest shareholder in the club, on the sale of Portsmouth FC to Tornante Group.
July 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
City Football Group
City Football Group's JV with Goals Soccer Centres Plc
We advised City Football Group on a strategic joint venture with Goals Soccer Centres Plc, a leading operator of outdoor small-sided soccer centres.
July 2017
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Equity capital markets
Verditek Plc
IPO and AIM listing of Verditek Plc
We advised on the £16.9m IPO and AIM listing of Verditek Plc, a holding company with three businesses operating within the clean technology sector.
August 2017
£16.9million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Kimberly Rentals Group Limited
Sale of Kimberly Rentals Group to AFI
We have advised Kimberly, an LDC portfolio company, on the sale of its business and assets to AFI.
July 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
Grafenia Plc
Grafenia Plc acquires Image Everything Limited
We advised AIM-listed Grafenia Plc on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Image Everything Limited.
July 2017
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Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired Energy Plc
Inspired Energy Plc acquisition and fundraising
We advised Inspired Energy Plc on the acquisition of Horizon Energy Group, an energy procurement and consultancy business based in Cork, Ireland.
June 2017
£9million
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Mergers & acquisitions
RIG Healthcare Group; ICG Group
We have advised on two key healthcare recruitment deals
We advised on 2 healthcare recruitment deals; the sale of RIG Healthcare Group and the ICG Group founders' share buy-out of ICG Medical and Arrows Group Global.
June 2017
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
GAMMA Associates
Sale of GAMMA to mTAB
We advised the shareholders of General Advertising & Marketing Measurement & Analysis Associates Limited on their sale to mTAB Holdings Limited.
March 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
Bridgeway Consulting Limited
Bridgeway Consulting acquires 50% stake in AM-UAS
We advised Bridgeway Consulting Limited on their investment into an unmanned aerial vehicle company AM-UAS Limited, renamed Bridgeway Aerial Limited.
January 2017
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Equity capital markets
Panmure Gordon & Co. Plc
Public company takeover of Panmure Gordon & Co. Plc
Ellsworthy Limited, backed by New York-based private equity firm Atlas Merchant Capital and Qatari investment bank QInvest LLC, took Panmure Gordon private.
March 2017
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Equity capital markets
CTI Engineering
CTI Engineering's public company takeover of Waterman Group Plc
We advised on the £43m recommended takeover of LSE-listed Waterman Group Plc by Tokyo Stock Exchange listed business, CTI Engineering Co. Limited.
May 2017
£43million
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Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions
Franchise Brands Plc
Franchise Brands Plc acquires Metro Rod Limited
We have advised AIM-listed Franchise Brands Plc on the reverse takeover of Metro Rod Limited.
March 2017
£28million
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Private equity Mergers & acquisitions
Retail Assist
Foresight Nottingham Fund LP invests in Retail Assist
We advised the management team of Retail Assist on a multi-million pound buy-out and investment by Foresight Nottingham Fund LP and Royal Bank of Scotland.
March 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
Gallagher Estates
£520 sale of Gallagher Estates
We advised Tony Gallagher on the sale of Gallagher Estates, the largest strategic residential land businesses in the UK.
February 2017
£520million
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Mergers & acquisitions
GI Solutions Group Holdings Limited
Three acquisitions for GI Solutions
We have advised GI Solutions on the acquisitions of Kettering-based Eclipse Colour Print, Eclipse 4DM and Direct Link.
February 2017
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Mergers & acquisitions
Team Medical Devices Limited
Team Medical Devices transfer to Employee Trust Ownership
We have advised Team Medical Devices Limited on their transfer to Employee Trust Ownership.
December 2016
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Mergers & acquisitions
Coastfields Leisure Limited
Acquisition of Vincent Brothers Limited
We advised Coastfields Leisure Limited on its acquisition of Vincent Brothers Limited operating as North Shore Holiday Centre in Skegness for £9.7m.
December 2016
£9.7million
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Equity capital markets
Franchise Brands Plc
Advising Franchise Brands on its AIM admission
In August 2016 we acted for Franchise Brands on its AIM admission, with a £15.5m market capitalisation.
August 2016
£15.5million
