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  • Mergers & acquisitions

    The Timpson Group

    Advising The Timpson Group on acquisition of In-Time

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Manchester

    We advised Timpson on the acquisition of watch and jewellery repair specialist, In-Time, in a pre-packed deal that saved 110 jobs across 35 UK locations.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2022

  • Private equity

    Palatine Private Equity

    Advising Palatine on investment into Inclusive Employers

    Private equity Education & Childcare Nottingham

    We advised Palatine on its first investment from its Impact Fund II when it acquired a significant stake in Inclusive Employers.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2022

  • Private equity

    NorthEdge

    Advising NorthEdge on latest landmark investment into Friend MTS

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We advised private equity firm NorthEdge on its investment into Friend MTS, a leading global provider of video content security services.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2022

  • Private equity

    Praetura Ventures

    Advising Praetura Ventures on inaugural Life Sciences Fund

    Private equity Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences London

    We are pleased to have advised leading UK VC manger Praetura Ventures on inaugural Life Sciences Fund.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2022

  • Private equity

    Hiro Capital

    Advising Hiro Capital on €300m fund

    Private equity Financial, Investment & Insurance London

    We have advised leading European VC manager Hiro Capital on €300m Videogames and Metaverse Technologies venture fund.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2022

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Connection Capital LLP

    Advising on the sale of Tempcover to RVU

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Nottingham

    We are pleased to have advised Connection Capital on the sale of its online insurance platform, Tempcover, to RVU.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Stuart Turner

    Advising Stuart Turner on their acquisition of Aquatronic Group Management

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Nottingham

    We advised Stuart Turner, a manufacturer of pumps and water-boosting products for residential and commercial uses, on their acquisition of Aquatronic Group Manageme…

    Read the full alert here

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Walsall FC

    Advising the ‘Saddlers’ on majority shareholding sale

    Mergers & acquisitions Sports, Art & Entertainment Birmingham

    We are pleased to have advised the majority shareholders of Walsall Football Club on their recent sale of the majority shareholding to US-owned sports investment fi…

    Read the full alert here

    July 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd

    Derby County deal netted for Clowes

    Mergers & acquisitions Sports, Art & Entertainment Nottingham

    We have advised Derbyshire property developer Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd on its high profile acquisition of Derby County Football Club and home ground at Pride Pa…

    Read the full alert here

    July 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Salboy

    Advising Salboy on a joint venture with Gary Neville’s development company Relentless

    Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Manchester

    We have advised Salboy, the nationwide property developer, on its joint venture with development company Relentless.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Franchise Brands Plc

    Advising Franchise Brands Plc on their acquisition of Filta Group

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    We have advised AIM-quoted Franchise Brands Plc on its acquisition of Filta Group.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

    £49million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Likewise Group Plc

    Advising Likewise Group Plc on its acquisition of Delta Carpets

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    We have advised Likewise Group plc , the fast growing UK floor coverings distributor on its acquisition of Delta Carpets Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Sdiptech

    Advising Sdiptech on their acquisition of Temperature Electronics and TEL UK

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    Leading Swedish-listed technology group, Sdiptech, has acquired Temperature Electronics and TEL UK, specialists in design and manufacture of electronic airflow moni…

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Alvarez & Marsal

    Advising Alvarez & Marsal on the sale of Caledonian Modular Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Birmingham

    We have advised Mike Denny and Mark Firmin, both of Alvarez & Marsal, who acted as joint administrators on the sale of offsite specialist Caledonian Modular Lim…

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Lander Automotive Group

    Advising Lander Automotive Group on their acquisition of Tricorn USA Inc (fka Franklin Tubular Products)

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    Lander Automotive, a leading supplier of assembled products primarily in the automotive sector, has acquired Tricorn USA Inc. (formerly known as Franklin Tubular Pr…

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Stop Start

    We advised the shareholders of Stop Start on their sale to Storskogen UK

    Mergers & acquisitions Transportation, Logistics & Storage Birmingham

    We have advised the shareholders of Worcester based logistics, warehousing and distribution business Stop Start, on their recent sale of a majority stake in Stop St…

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Transcrip Limited

    We have advised Transcrip Limited on their acquisition of Real Regulatory Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Reading

    We have advised fast-growing contract drug development organisation, Transcrip Limited, on their acquisition of consultancy firm Real Regulatory.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Olivehorse Consulting Services Ltd

    Advising Olivehorse Consulting Services Ltd on their sale to PwC

    Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Birmingham

    We have advised Olivehorse Consulting Services Ltd on their sale to PwC.

    Read the full alert here

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Titan Wealth

    Advising Titan Wealth on the acquisition of Cardale Asset Management

    Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance London

    We have advised discretionary fund management / wealth and asset management business Titan Wealth on their acquisition of Cardale Asset Management.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2022

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Stuart Turner

    Advising shareholders and management of Stuart Turner on secondary buyout

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We have advised the shareholders and management of Stuart Turner on the secondary buyout with private equity firm Epris. The deal sees LDC exit their investment fol…

    Read the full alert here

    February 2022

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Langley Holdings

    Gateley Legal advises Langley Holdings as Bergen Engines acquisition completes

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Leeds

    The Leeds office of Gateley Legal has advised Langley Holdings plc on the acquisition of Bergen Engines AS from Rolls-Royce.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2022

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Palatine Private Equity

    Advising Palatine Private Equity on their sale of Wren Sterling

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Manchester

    We have advised Palatine on the secondary buyout of financial adviser Wren Sterling to the management team backed by Lightyear Capital LLC.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2022

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Grosvenor Health and Social Care

    Advising the owner of Grosvenor Health and Social Care on its sale to Weight Partners Capital

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Healthcare Birmingham

    We have advised the owner of Grosvenor Health and Social Care on the sale of the business to specialist healthcare services private equity investor Weight Partners …

    Read the full alert here

    December 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    National Education Group

    Advising National Education Group (NEG) on the investment by Synova

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Education & Childcare Manchester

    We have advised the shareholders and management team of National Education Group (NEG) on the significant minority investment by Synova. The investment will enable …

    Read the full alert here

    October 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Lander Aerospace

    Advising Lander Aerospace on their acquisition of Tricorn UK Ltd (TUK)

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We have advised Birmingham-headquartered Lander Aerospace on the acquisition of Tricorn UK Ltd (TUK) after it went into administration.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2021

  • Private equity

    LDC

    Advising LDC on their investment in Marmalade Game Studio Limited

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2021

    £22.5million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble

    Advising Babble on their acquisitions of Concert and 5 Rings

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    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…

    Read the full alert here

    September 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Ramtech

    Advising the owners of Ramtech on their sale to Halma Plc

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Nottingham

    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…

    Read the full alert here

    September 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Titan Wealth Holdings

    Advising on the launch of a transformative new wealth management acquisition business

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2021

  • Private equity

    Maven Capital Partners

    Advising Maven on investment in construction software and procurement services business

    Private equity Construction & Real Estate Manchester

    We advised Maven on an investment in Pagabo, a procurement services specialist, and Sypro, a contract management and compliance software provider.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Babble's acquisition of Sesui

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised cloud solutions firm, Babble Cloud, on the acquisition of Sesui Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Palatine Private Equity

    Advising on Palatine’s exit from TTC Group

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    We advised Palatine Private Equity on their exit from road safety training and services provider, TTC Group Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2021

  • Acquisition finance

    Shard Credit Partners

    Shard Credit Partners’ loan for The Technology Group acquisition

    Acquisition finance Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    Shard Credit Partners have funded the acquisition of The Technology Group by Gradwell Communications, an investee company of Chiltern Capital.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2021

    £8.75million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Ipswich Town Football Club

    Acquisition of Ipswich Town Football Club by Gamechanger 20

    Mergers & acquisitions Sports, Art & Entertainment Birmingham

    We advised Gamechanger 20 Limited on the acquisition of Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited from Marcus Evans Worldwide Holdings (IOM) Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Kee Safety Group Ltd

    Advising on the sale of £100m revenue Kee Safety Group

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised Investcorp, LDC and the management sellers on the sale of £100m revenue Kee Safety Group Ltd to Intermediate Capital Group.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2021

  • Private equity

    Bridges Fund Management

    Bridges Fund Management's first investment in the North

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    Bridges Fund Management's investment and partnership with Matrix Telematics values Matrix at over £60m and sees Bridges back the existing management team.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Inclusion Crowd

    Advising Inclusion Crowd on equity investment

    Mergers & acquisitions Recruitment & Human Capital Leeds

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2021

  • Equity capital markets

    Surface Transforms Plc

    Advising on Surface Transforms' AIM fundraising

    Equity capital markets Manufacturing Manchester

    Surface Transforms recent AIM fundraising will enable the company to expand its manufacturing capacity and meet the increase in demand for its products.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2021

    £20million

  • Acquisition finance

    OakNorth Bank

    MBO of FBS Intelligent Engineering funded by OakNorth Bank

    Acquisition finance Engineering & Scientific Birmingham

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Stuart Turner Limited

    Stuart Turner Limited's acquisition of Mikrofill Systems

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    Stuart Turner’s acquisition of Mikrofill, supported by LDC, will expand their range of products and services so that they can provide their customers.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2021

  • Equity capital markets

    Virgin Wines

    Advising Virgin Wines on its flotation on AIM

    Equity capital markets Wholesale & Retail Nottingham

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2021

    £110million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Carter Accommodation Group

    Sale of temporary accommodation hire business to multi-national group

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Nottingham

    We advised Connection Capital and the shareholders of Carter Accommodation Group Limited on the sale to modular space leasing business, Modulaire Group.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Rolec Services Ltd

    Sale of Rolec Services and One Stop Europe to Sdiptech AB

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Nottingham

    The sale to acquisitive Swedish group, Sdiptech AB, will allow Rolec to develop their product range and services in the electric vehicle charging market.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Fred Perry

    Advising Fred Perry on acquisition of George Cox Footwear

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail London

    The Japanese parent company of Fred Perry, Hit Union, will integrate George Cox into its strategy of growing and developing their brands.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Formaplex Limited

    Sale of component manufacturer Formaplex Limited

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing London

    We advised on the sale of Formaplex Limited to UK private equity fund, Elaghmore, which buys companies from entrepreneurs, founders and family owners.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2021

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Prism Medical Healthcare

    Prism Medical Healthcare's acquisition of Repose Furniture

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    This latest acquisition of Repose Furniture will further broaden Prism Medical Healthcare’s offering to their homecare and long-term care customers.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Pax8

    Advising US-based Pax8 on the acquisition of Wirehive

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology London

    Pax8's acquisition of Wirehive will help expand the reach of the cloud solutions provider into new markets across new technologies and geographies.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

  • Private equity

    Palatine Private Equity

    Palatine's investment into pharma services business

    Private equity Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Nottingham

    We advised Palatine Private Equity on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in tranScrip.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2021

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    GIL Investments

    Sale of chemical manufacturer to Turkish mining business

    Mergers & acquisitions Engineering & Scientific Birmingham

    We have advised GIL Investments on the sale of ICoNiChem to shareholders of Eti Bakir.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Babble's acquisition of Ultracomms

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised cloud solutions firm, Babble Cloud, on the acquisition of Ultracomms.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

  • Acquisition finance

    Shard Credit Partners

    A hattrick of deals for Shard Credit Partners

    Acquisition finance Transportation, Logistics & Storage Birmingham

    We advised Shard Credit Partners Limited on three acquisition financings within a month.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

  • Private equity

    LDC

    LDC’s sale of investment stake in Texthelp

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology London

    We advised LDC on the sale of their investment stake in Texthelp, literacy and accessibility technology specialist, to Five Arrows Principal Investments.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

  • Private equity

    Connection Capital LLP

    Connection Capital’s Gorgeous Retail Group investment

    Private equity Wholesale & Retail Reading

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2020

    £3.5Million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Inspired Energy Plc

    Advising leading energy consultant on £10.5m sale

    Mergers & acquisitions Energy Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

    £10.5Million

  • Equity capital markets

    Trackwise Designs Plc

    Trackwise Designs Plc’s AIM fundraising

    Equity capital markets Engineering & Scientific Birmingham

    We advised specialist manufacturer, Trackwise Designs Plc, on its oversubscribed £12.6m AIM fundraising.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

    £12.6Million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Sdiptech

    Sdiptech’s acquisition of GAH (Refrigeration) Ltd

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised leading Swedish-listed technology group, Sdiptech, on its acquisition of GAH (Refrigeration) Ltd in the UK.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2020

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Advising on £90m tech company exit

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We have advised the selling shareholders of Babble Cloud Holdings Limited on its secondary buy-out by PE investors Graphite Capital.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2020

    £90million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Babble's acquisition of Shape Networks Limited

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We have advised acquisitive cloud solutions firm, Babble, on the acquisition of Shape Networks Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2020

  • Private equity

    LDC

    Advising LDC on their investment in Ross Trustees

    Private equity Professional Services Nottingham

    We advised private equity firm, LDC, on an investment in independent professional trustee and pensions support services business, Ross Trustees.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2020

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Chase Distillery

    Advising on the sale of Chase Distillery to Diageo

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Nottingham

    We advised Chase Distillery on their sale to spirits producer, Diageo. The deal exchanged in October 2020 and is due to complete in 2021.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2020

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    ELMO

    ELMO Software Limited’s acquisition of Breathe

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology London

    We advised HR technology company, ELMO Software Limited, on its acquisition of UK-based HR platform, Breathe.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2020

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Besana

    Besana’s merger with Importaco

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing London

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2020

  • Equity capital markets

    Cenkos Securities

    Cenkos Securities’ AIM placings

    Equity capital markets Telecoms, Media & Technology London

    We have advised Cenkos Securities Plc on two AIM placings over the summer.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2020

    £9million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Celsus Group Limited

    Sale of Celsus Group Limited to Sullivan Street Partners

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Recruitment & Human Capital Manchester

    We advised the shareholders of Celsus Group Limited on their sale to a Newco, backed by Sullivan Street Partners.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2020

  • Private equity

    Connection Capital LLP

    Advising Connection Capital on 4 deals in quick succession

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We advised long-standing client Connection Capital and its investor clients on 4 deals in quick succession over the summer.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2020

    £8.9million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Babble Cloud's acquisition of Corporate Management Telecom

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised acquisitive cloud solutions firm, Babble, on the acquisition of Corporate Management Telecom Ltd (CMT).

    Read the full alert here

    August 2020

  • Private equity

    Gymshark

    Advising Gymshark on General Atlantic's minority investment

    Private equity Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    The valuation sees Gymshark join an exclusive list of fewer than 25 British companies to have secured unicorn status since 2001.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2020

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Sdiptech

    Advising Sdiptech on the acquisition of Alerter Group

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    Swedish technology group, Sdiptech, has acquired Alerter Group, a British technology company providing emergency communications systems for disabled people.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2020

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    YFM

    Advising YFM on investment in buyout at loss adjuster GHG

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Reading

    We advised YFM on their £7m equity investment into loss adjusting and claims management specialist GHG.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2020

    £7million

  • Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions

    Inspired Energy Plc

    Inspired Energy's fund raising and Ignite Energy acquisition

    Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions Energy Manchester

    We advised Inspired Energy on £35m fund raising and £11m acquisition of Ignite Energy

    Read the full alert here

    July 2020

    £35million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Babble Cloud's acquisition of Lake Technologies

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised Babble Cloud Holdings Limited on their acquisition of Lake Technologies Ltd.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2020

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    United Tooling Solutions

    Advising United Tooling Solutions on a trio of acquisitions

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Nottingham

    We advised United Tooling Solutions (UTS) on the acquisition of three businesses to support its UK growth strategy.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2020

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Austin Newport Group

    Austin Newport Group Limited's sale to Artelia Holdings SAS

    Mergers & acquisitions Other Advisors Birmingham

    We advised Austin Newport Group Limited on their sale to Artelia Holdings SAS.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2020

  • Acquisition finance

    Shard Credit Partners

    Advising Shard Credit Partners on its investment in JLG

    Acquisition finance Professional Services Birmingham

    We advised Shard Credit Partners on its investment in JLG.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2020

    £12million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    TTC Group

    Advising TTC Group on their acquisition of Licence Bureau

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We advised TTC Group Limited on its acquisition of Licence Bureau Limited and the refinancing of its banking facilities.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2020

  • Equity capital markets

    Incanthera

    Incanthera’s admission to NEX Exchange Growth Market

    Equity capital markets Engineering & Scientific Manchester

    We advised specialist oncology company, Incanthera Plc, on their admission to trading on the NEX Exchange Growth Market.

    Read the full alert here

    £1.2million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Connection Capital LLP

    Connection Capital’s Cargostore investment

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Nottingham

    We advised Connection Capital on their acquisition of specialist transport and storage container equipment hire company Cargostore.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2020

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    LDC

    LDC's £39.2m sale of Optimal Audio Group Limited

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Reading

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2019

    £39.2million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Babble Cloud

    Advising Babble Cloud on the acquisition of Diva Telecom

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised communications technology supplier, Babble Cloud Holdings Limited, on their acquisition of Leeds based Diva Telecom Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2020

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Stuart Turner

    Stuart Turner's acquisition of Fluid Water Solutions

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised internationally recognised pump and water boosting solutions provider, Stuart Turner, on its acquisition of Fluid Water Solutions Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2019

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Radius Payment Solutions

    Advising on acquisition for Radius Payments Solutions

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    We advised international fuel cards and telematics solutions provider, Radius Payment Solutions (RPS), on their acquisition of Pure Communications UK Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2019

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    YFM Private Equity

    Multiple deals completed for YFM Private Equity Limited

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised YFM Private Equity on investments into SharpCloud Software Limited and Professional Music Technology Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2019

    £4.5million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Entuity Limited

    Advising on the sale of Entuity to Park Place Technologies

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology London

    We advised on the sale of Entuity Limited to Park Place Technologies Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2019

  • Private equity

    LDC

    Advising LDC on its investment in Instinctif Partners

    Private equity Other Advisors Nottingham

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2019

  • Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions

    Franchise Brands Plc

    Franchise Brands' on the acquisition of WPL Group

    Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions Waste & Recycling Birmingham

    Franchise Brands Plc has acquired a leading water pump supply, installation and servicing business to complement and its drainage and plumbing businesses.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2019

    £12.5million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Grupo Bimbo

    Advising Grupo Bimbo on its acquisition of Mr Bagels

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Reading

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2019

  • Private equity

    Sorted Holdings Limited

    Advising on the equity fund raise for Sorted Holdings Limited

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2019

    £15million

  • Private equity

    Palatine Private Equity

    Advising Palatine on investment in medical procedure group

    Private equity Healthcare Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2019

  • Private equity

    Praetura Ventures Limited

    Praetura Ventures' fund set-up and first investment

    Private equity Healthcare Manchester

    We advised Manchester-based financial services company, Praetura Ventures on its £1 million investment in fertility start-up company Dr. Fertility.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2019

    £0.9million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Grosvenor Health and Social Care

    Advising Grosvenor Health and Social Care on the acquisition of Rainbow Services

    Mergers & acquisitions Healthcare Birmingham

    Grosvenor Health and Social Care Limited have bought the entire share capital of Rainbow Services (UK) Limited, based in South Ayrshire, Scotland.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2019

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Langley Holdings

    Langley Holdings's acquisition of Marelli Motori

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Engineering & Scientific Leeds

    We advised Langley Holdings, the diverse engineering and industrial group, on its acquisition of Marelli Motori.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2019

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    TTC Group

    TTC Group's acquisition of Business Driver Risk Fleet Management Ltd

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    Shropshire fleet management company TTC Group has boosted its position in the marketplace by acquiring Business Driver Fleet Risk Management.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2019

  • Private equity

    LDC

    £37.5m investment by LDC in MSQ Partners

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    LDC has invested significantly alongside senior managers in MSQ Partners, one of the UK’s fastest growing marketing communications groups.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2019

    £37.5million

  • Private equity

    LDC

    Investment by LDC into Texthelp

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    Texthelp, a market leading international education and corporate software provider has secured a significant investment from private equity investor LDC.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2019

  • Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions

    Likewise Group Plc

    Acquisition of Heatseam and placing and re-admission of Likewise to the TISE

    Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    We advised Likewise Group Plc on its £10m reverse takeover of Heatseam Limited and £7.5m placing and introduction on TISE.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2019

    £10million

  • Acquisition finance

    Shard Credit Partners

    Two deals on one day for Shard Credit Partners

    Acquisition finance Professional Services Leeds

    We advised Shard Credit Partners on the successful completion of two MBOs on the same date.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2019

  • Acquisition finance Mergers & acquisitions

    Hammonds Fitted Furniture

    Advising on the MBO of Hammonds Furniture

    Acquisition finance Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised management and the buyer on the MBO of Hammonds Furniture, which was financed by HSBC UK Bank Plc and Frontier Development Capital.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2019

  • Corporate banking Private equity

    Peppermint Technology Limited

    Advising Peppermint Technology on strategic financing

    Corporate banking Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Nottingham

    We advised Peppermint Technology Limited on its strategic financing from Accel-KKR and further investment from Scottish Equity Partners.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2019

  • Equity capital markets

    Likewise Group Plc

    IPO of Likewise Group Plc

    Equity capital markets Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    We advised manufacturer of flooring products, Likewise Group Plc, on its £12m IPO and listing on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).

    Read the full alert here

    January 2019

    £12million

  • Private equity

    LDC

    LDC's investment in British Waterways Marinas Limited

    Private equity Sports, Art & Entertainment Reading

    We advised private equity specialist LDC on its investment in British Waterways Marinas Limited (BWML).

    Read the full alert here

    December 2018

  • Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions

    Inspired Energy Plc

    Inspired Energy Plc's acquisition and share placing

    Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions Energy Manchester

    We advised Inspired Energy Plc on the acquisition of Inprova Finance Limited from Inprova Group, financed through a £19m share placing on AIM.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2018

    £19million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Just Childcare

    Advising Just Childcare on nursery group acquisition

    Mergers & acquisitions Education & Childcare Nottingham

    We advised North West nursery group Just Childcare on the acquisition of an eight-strong nursery group in Bristol.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2018

  • Private equity

    Maven Capital Partners

    Advising Maven on two MBOs in quick succession

    Private equity Wholesale & Retail Nottingham

    We advised Maven Capital Partners on two investments in quick succession: the £20m MBO of UAP Limited and the MBO of Acton Banks.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2018

    £20million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Stuart Turner Limited

    Stuart Turner's acquisition of GAH Heating

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised Stuart Turner on the acquisition of GAH (Heating Products) Limited’s Coldstream, Dualstream, Boosterstream and Electrastream trading assets.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Yearsley Group

    Sale of Yearsley to US-based Lineage Logistics

    Mergers & acquisitions Transportation, Logistics & Storage Manchester

    We advised Yearsley, the UK’s largest frozen food logistics provider, on its sale to US warehousing company, Lineage Logistics.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2018

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    CET Group Holdings Limited

    CET Group: Navigating a complex sale process

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Other Advisors Nottingham

    Acting for Equity Harvest Fund and all individual sellers, we advised on the sale of CET Group Holdings Limited to Project C Bidco Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2018

  • Private equity

    SMH Fleet Solutions

    Advising SMH Fleet Solutions on LDC investment

    Private equity Transportation, Logistics & Storage Birmingham

    We advised SMH Fleet Solutions, a vehicle management and logistics support specialist, on securing investment from private equity firm LDC.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2018

  • Private equity

    Menzies Distribution

    £74.5m management buy-out of Menzies Distribution

    Private equity Transportation, Logistics & Storage Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2018

    £74.5million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    IPE Ventures Limited

    IPE Ventures acquisition of EMR Search & Selection Ltd

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Recruitment & Human Capital Reading

    We advised IPE Ventures Limited on its acquisition of specialist marketing recruitment agency, EMR Search & Selection from Greythorn Holdings Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Wright Industries

    Acquisition of Accura Group by Wright Industries

    Mergers & acquisitions Engineering & Scientific Birmingham

    We have advised Wright Industries on its acquisition of precision engineering company, Accura Group.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

  • Private equity

    Connection Capital LLP

    Two Connection Capital deals in quick succession

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Nottingham

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

  • Private equity

    YFM Private Equity

    Two YFM Private Equity backed MBOs in quick succession

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised YFM Private Equity on two investments in quick succession: the investment in CPMS and the MBO of Database Service Provider Global Ltd.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

    £14.5million

  • Private equity

    Carbon Fibre Preforms

    Advising on investment in Carbon Fibre Preforms

    Private equity Manufacturing Leeds

    We advised Carbon Fibre Preforms (CFP) on securing funding from private investor network Growthdeck and venture capital firm Midven.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2018

    £1.8million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Henry Howard Cashflow Finance

    Sale of Cashflow Division of Henry Howard Finance

    Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Birmingham

    We advised Newport-based Henry Howard Cashflow Finance on its sale to leading invoice financier, Advantedge Commercial Finance Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Nasmyth Group

    Sale of Metal Process Services Holdings Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Engineering & Scientific Birmingham

    We advised Nasmyth Group on the sale of shares by its subsidiary, Bulwell Precision Engineers Limited in Metal Process Services to its management team.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2018

  • Equity capital markets

    Trackwise Designs Plc

    IPO of Trackwise Designs Plc

    Equity capital markets Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised specialist product manufacturer, Trackwise Designs Plc, on its admission to the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

    £15.5million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Gateley Plc

    Gateley’s acquisition of Kiddy & Partners

    Mergers & acquisitions Other Advisors Birmingham

    Our Birmingham Corporate team advised the Gateley Group on its acquisition of Kiddy & Partners.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

  • Private equity

    Connection Capital LLP

    Connection Capital: Securing next stage of growth for Mode

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Nottingham

    We advised Connection Capital on their investment into Mode Print Solutions.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2018

    £20.5million

  • Private equity

    LDC

    LDC investment in MBO of Martin Audio

    Private equity Manufacturing Reading

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Business Control Solutions Group

    Business Control Solutions (BCS) Group takeover

    Mergers & acquisitions Other Advisors Birmingham

    We advised on the takeover of BCS Group by Business Control Solutions Group Employee Ownership Trust for a total consideration of £52m.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2018

    £52million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Betfred

    Betfred's partial sale of the Tote to Alizeti Capital

    Mergers & acquisitions Sports, Art & Entertainment Manchester

    We advised Betfred on the partial sale of racing brand the Tote to Alizeti Capital.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Gateley Plc

    Gateley's acquisition of GCL Solicitors

    Mergers & acquisitions Professional Services Birmingham

    Our Birmingham Corporate team advised Gateley (Holdings) Plc on its acquisition of GCL solicitors.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2018

    £4.5million

  • Private equity

    LDC

    LDC's investment into Precision Micro

    Private equity Engineering & Scientific Birmingham

    We advised LDC on its investment in Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover supplier, Precision Micro as part of the £22.5m MBO.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2018

    £22.5million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Asure Software lnc.

    Advising US-based Asure Software on acquiring OccupEye

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Leeds

    We advised US company, Asure Software Inc., on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of OccupEye Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2018

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Just Childcare

    Advising Just Childcare on nursery group acquisition

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Education & Childcare Nottingham

    We advised nursery group, Just Childcare, on the acquisition of nursery group Abbeywood Tots, as well as on securing over £12m in funding.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2018

  • Private equity

    The Coaching Manual

    Coaching Manual: Investment to support international expansion

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Leeds

    We advised football digital platform provider, The Coaching Manual, on securing funding from NPIF–Maven Equity Finance and a consortium of investors.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Voff Science; Sdiptech

    Three Swedish acquisitions in quick succession

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    We advised Voff Science AB and Sdiptech AB (publ) on three Swedish acquisitions

    Read the full alert here

    October 2017

    £26.2million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Westleigh Group Limited

    £135m sale of Westleigh Group Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Nottingham

    We advised the shareholders of Westleigh Group Limited on its sale to Countryside Properties for £135m.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2018

    £135million

  • Private equity

    IWSR

    Management buy-out of IWSR

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We advised the management team on its buy-out of leading global drinks information business, IWSR. The investment was led by investor, FPE Capital.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2018

  • Private equity

    TickX

    Advising TickX on £3 million investment by BGF Ventures

    Private equity Sports, Art & Entertainment Leeds

    We advised TickX on its push to launch across Europe after raising Series A funding of £3 million, led by BGF Ventures.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2017

    £3million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Homes Caring for Autism

    £12m sale of Homes Caring for Autism

    Mergers & acquisitions Healthcare Birmingham

    We advised care home group, Homes Caring for Autism on its sale to nationwide learning disability provider, Care Management Group for £12 million.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2018

    £12million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Inspired Energy Plc

    Double acquisition by Inspired Energy

    Mergers & acquisitions Energy Manchester

    We advised energy procurement specialist Inspired Energy Plc on the simultaneous acquisitions of Energy Cost Management Ltd and SystemsLink 2000 Ltd.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2018

  • Private equity

    YFM Private Equity

    Advising YFM on investment in Ncam Technologies

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We advised YFM Equity Partners on its growth capital investment in Ncam Technologies Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Mere Golf & Country Club; The Stanneylands Hotel

    Two deals in the North West leisure sector

    Mergers & acquisitions Hotels & Dining Manchester

    We advised on two deals in the North West hotel and leisure sector.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2018

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited

    Sale of Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Energy Nottingham

    We advised LDC and the individual sellers on a sale of Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited to NVM Private Equity and an MBO team.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2018

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Study Inn Group

    Sale of a property portfolio by Study Inn's shareholders

    Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Birmingham

    We advised boutique student accommodation company, Study Inn, on the £135m sale of its property portfolio to a new company, backed by Arlington Investors.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2017

    £135million

  • Private equity

    Connection Capital LLP

    MBO of Rowan International backed by Connection Capital

    Private equity Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    We advised Connection Capital and the Newco group on the management buy-out of Rowan International.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2017

    £5million

  • Private equity

    Inflexion Private Equity

    Inflexion’s management buy-out of PCMS Group

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We advised Inflexion Private Equity and the NewCo group on the management buy-out of PCMS Group.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2017

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Kee Safety Group Ltd

    £280m sale of safety solutions provider

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised safety solutions provider, Kee Safety, on its £280m sale to leading provider of alternative global investment products, Investcorp for £280m.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2017

    £280million

  • Private equity

    Giacom

    Secondary buy-out of Giacom

    Private equity Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    We advised LDC and management on the secondary buy-out of cloud software business Giacom, backed by private equity investor Livingbridge.

    Read the full alert here

    November 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    CACI

    Acquisition of Spargonet Consulting

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised CACI, a major provider of information systems and marketing solutions to organisations, on its acquisition Spargonet Consulting Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Powerpax UK Limited

    Sale of PowerPax UK to Stadium Group Plc

    Mergers & acquisitions Manufacturing Reading

    We advised PowerPax UK Limited on the sale of its business and assets to Stadium Group Plc.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    WSR Recycling Limited

    Sale of WSR Recycling Limited to DM TopCo Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Waste & Recycling Nottingham

    We advised the shareholders of WSR Recycling Limited on their sale to DM TopCo Limited, a UK subsidiary of Irish recycling business, PandaGreen Ltd.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    CBS Butler Holdings

    Sale of CBS Butler Holdings to Staffing 360 Solutions

    Mergers & acquisitions Recruitment & Human Capital London

    We advised on the sale of engineering and IT staffing recruitment services agency, CBS Butler Holdings Limited, to Staffing 360 Solutions Inc.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2017

  • Private equity

    Connection Capital LLP

    £13.6m MBO of JCRA Group by Connection Capital

    Private equity Financial, Investment & Insurance Reading

    We advised Connection Capital LLP in relation to the £13.6m MBO of financial risk management advisory firm, JCRA Group Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

    £13.6million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd

    Euro Car Parts invest in UK heavy truck parts company

    Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Nottingham

    We advised Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd on an investment into Digraph by Euro Car Parts Ltd.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Freedom Finance

    Advising Freedom Finance on joint venture with ASDA Money

    Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Leeds

    We have advised leading lending platform Freedom Finance on its joint venture with ASDA Money.

    Read the full alert here

    September 2017

  • Private equity

    Stuart Turner Limited

    Management buy-out of water pump manufacturer Stuart Turner

    Private equity Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised the shareholder and management team on the management buy-out of water pump manufacturer, Stuart Turner.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    CardOne

    Advising on £15m sale of CardOne

    Mergers & acquisitions Financial, Investment & Insurance Manchester

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

    £15million

  • Private equity

    NorthEdge Capital LLP

    NorthEdge backs Bridge Farm Nurseries management buy-out

    Private equity Agriculture & Fishing Leicester

    We advised private equity firm, NorthEdge Capital, on its investment in Bridge Farm Nurseries, backing a management buy-out from its family shareholders.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

  • Private equity

    Foresight Group

    Foresight Group invests in design and manufacturing company

    Private equity Manufacturing Nottingham

    We advised private equity investment manager, Foresight Group, on its £1.9m investment to support an equity release from Regency Design & Print Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

    £1.9million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited

    Portsmouth FC sold to US owners

    Mergers & acquisitions Sports, Art & Entertainment Manchester

    We advised Portsmouth Supporters’ Trust, the largest shareholder in the club, on the sale of Portsmouth FC to Tornante Group.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    City Football Group

    City Football Group's JV with Goals Soccer Centres Plc

    Mergers & acquisitions Sports, Art & Entertainment Manchester

    We advised City Football Group on a strategic joint venture with Goals Soccer Centres Plc, a leading operator of outdoor small-sided soccer centres.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2017

  • Equity capital markets

    Verditek Plc

    IPO and AIM listing of Verditek Plc

    Equity capital markets Energy Birmingham

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2017

    £16.9million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Kimberly Rentals Group Limited

    Sale of Kimberly Rentals Group to AFI

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Birmingham

    We have advised Kimberly, an LDC portfolio company, on the sale of its business and assets to AFI.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Grafenia Plc

    Grafenia Plc acquires Image Everything Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    We advised AIM-listed Grafenia Plc on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Image Everything Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    July 2017

  • Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions

    Inspired Energy Plc

    Inspired Energy Plc acquisition and fundraising

    Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions Energy Manchester

    We advised Inspired Energy Plc on the acquisition of Horizon Energy Group, an energy procurement and consultancy business based in Cork, Ireland.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2017

    £9million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    RIG Healthcare Group; ICG Group

    We have advised on two key healthcare recruitment deals

    Mergers & acquisitions Recruitment & Human Capital Reading

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    June 2017

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    GAMMA Associates

    Sale of GAMMA to mTAB

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised the shareholders of General Advertising & Marketing Measurement & Analysis Associates Limited on their sale to mTAB Holdings Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Bridgeway Consulting Limited

    Bridgeway Consulting acquires 50% stake in AM-UAS

    Mergers & acquisitions Transportation, Logistics & Storage Nottingham

    We advised Bridgeway Consulting Limited on their investment into an unmanned aerial vehicle company AM-UAS Limited, renamed Bridgeway Aerial Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    January 2017

  • Equity capital markets

    Panmure Gordon & Co. Plc

    Public company takeover of Panmure Gordon & Co. Plc

    Equity capital markets Financial, Investment & Insurance Birmingham

    Ellsworthy Limited, backed by New York-based private equity firm Atlas Merchant Capital and Qatari investment bank QInvest LLC, took Panmure Gordon private.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2017

  • Equity capital markets

    CTI Engineering

    CTI Engineering's public company takeover of Waterman Group Plc

    Equity capital markets Engineering & Scientific Leeds

    We advised on the £43m recommended takeover of LSE-listed Waterman Group Plc by Tokyo Stock Exchange listed business, CTI Engineering Co. Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    May 2017

    £43million

  • Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions

    Franchise Brands Plc

    Franchise Brands Plc acquires Metro Rod Limited

    Equity capital markets Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate Birmingham

    We have advised AIM-listed Franchise Brands Plc on the reverse takeover of Metro Rod Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2017

    £28million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Retail Assist

    Foresight Nottingham Fund LP invests in Retail Assist

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Nottingham

    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.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2017

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    LMS Capital Plc

    Advising on £5.4m sale of IT services business

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We have advised a subsidiary of LMS Capital Plc on the sale of its IT services business, 365 ITMS Limited.

    Read the full alert here

    April 2017

    £5.4million

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Endless LLP

    Advising Endless on acquisition of Jones Bootmaker

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Wholesale & Retail Leeds

    We have advised transformational private equity investor, Endless LLP on the acquisition of shoe retailer Jones Bootmaker from administration.

    Read the full alert here

    March 2017

    £11million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Gallagher Estates

    £520 sale of Gallagher Estates

    Mergers & acquisitions Construction & Real Estate London

    We advised Tony Gallagher on the sale of Gallagher Estates, the largest strategic residential land businesses in the UK.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2017

    £520million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Sudlows

    Advising technical infrastructure specialist on key acquisition

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Manchester

    We advised leading technical infrastructure specialist, Sudlows, on the acquisition of Progressive Network Solutions, a provider of technical installation services …

    Read the full alert here

    February 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    GI Solutions Group Holdings Limited

    Three acquisitions for GI Solutions

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    We have advised GI Solutions on the acquisitions of Kettering-based Eclipse Colour Print, Eclipse 4DM and Direct Link.

    Read the full alert here

    February 2017

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Team Medical Devices Limited

    Team Medical Devices transfer to Employee Trust Ownership

    Mergers & acquisitions Healthcare Nottingham

    We have advised Team Medical Devices Limited on their transfer to Employee Trust Ownership.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2016

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Coastfields Leisure Limited

    Acquisition of Vincent Brothers Limited

    Mergers & acquisitions Hotels & Dining Leicester

    We advised Coastfields Leisure Limited on its acquisition of Vincent Brothers Limited operating as North Shore Holiday Centre in Skegness for £9.7m.

    Read the full alert here

    December 2016

    £9.7million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Brand Events

    Advising Brand Events on sale of pet events portfolio

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Reading

    We advised Brand Events on the sale of its pet events portfolio to Fitz All Media.

    Read the full alert here

    October 2016

  • Equity capital markets

    Autins Group Plc

    Advising on the IPO of Autins Group Plc

    Equity capital markets Manufacturing Birmingham

    We advised Cantor Fitzgerald on the successful £26.6m fundraising and admission to AIM of Autins Group plc.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2016

    £26.6million

  • Mergers & acquisitions

    Expolink

    Advising on Expolink management buy-out

    Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Birmingham

    Gateley Plc advised on the successful management buyout of Expolink, a leading global provider of contact centre and whistleblowing hotline services.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2016

  • Private equity Mergers & acquisitions

    Daltatre

    Advising on the sale of Deltatre

    Private equity Mergers & acquisitions Telecoms, Media & Technology Leeds

    We advised LMGR s.r.l on the sale of its controlling stake in Deltatre to US-based private investment company Bruin Sports Capital.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2016

  • Equity capital markets

    Franchise Brands Plc

    Advising Franchise Brands on its AIM admission

    Equity capital markets Wholesale & Retail Birmingham

    In August 2016 we acted for Franchise Brands on its AIM admission, with a £15.5m market capitalisation.

    Read the full alert here

    August 2016

    £15.5million

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