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Advising Connection Capital on the MBO of Jermyn Street Design
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Connection Capital
May 2025
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Nottingham
We have advised private equity and alternative investment platform Connection Capital on the management buy-out of Jermyn Street Design from its original founders.
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Advising RetailBook on its £4.5m funding round
Equity capital markets
RetailBook
May 2025
Equity capital markets
Financial, investment & insurance
Manchester
We have advised LSE-listed RetailBook on its £4.5m funding round led by fintech fund Augmentum Fintech.
£4.5 million
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Advising Zentraxa Limited on its successful seed raise
Private equity
Zentraxa Limited
May 2025
Private equity
Pharma, biotech & life sciences
Manchester
We have advised Zentraxa Limited, a developer of novel, highly-functional bio-adhesives inspired by nature on its successful seed raise.
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Advising on Palatine Private Equity’s investment in Atombit Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
May 2025
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham | London
We have advised on Palatine Private Equity’s acquisition of a majority stake in pan-European leader in experience intelligence, data analytics and AI solutions, Atombit Group.
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Advising iO Finance Partners on its investment, launch and acquisition of three alternative finance providers
Mergers & acquisitions | Acquisition finance
iO Finance Partners
April 2025
Mergers & acquisitions | Acquisition finance
Financial, investment & insurance
London
We have advised private credit platform, iO Finance Partners on its market launch, investment from two leading institutional investors and three strategic acquisitions including Seneca Trade Partners and Provira.
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Advising M Group on the acquisition of Aran
Mergers & acquisitions
M Group
April 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Energy
Birmingham
We have advised M Group, the UK’s largest provider of essential infrastructure solutions, on its acquisition of home energy efficiency specialist business, Aran Group, from its shareholders.
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Advising Stock Spirits Group on the acquisition of The Drinks Company
Mergers & acquisitions
Stock Spirits Group
April 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Manchester
We have advised Stock Spirits Group on its acquisition of The Drinks Company, a UK-based independent spirits importer and distributor, strengthening the company’s presence in the UK market.
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Advising CACI Limited on the acquisition of IdentityE2E
Mergers & acquisitions
CACI Limited
April 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We have advised leading data and technology solutions company CACI Limited on the acquisition of IdentityE2E Limited.
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Advising HotStats Limited on its sale to Duetto
Mergers & acquisitions
HotStats Limited
April 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Hotels & dining
Manchester
We have advised the shareholders of HotStats Limited on the sale of their entire share capital to Duetto.
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Advising MonacoSol on its investment in virtualDCS
Private equity
MonacoSol
March 2025
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Leeds
We have advised private equity firm MonacoSol on its investment in cloud hosting specialist virtualDCS.
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Advising Software Circle on the acquisition of Total Drive Software
Mergers & acquisitions
Software Circle plc
March 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester
We have advised Software Circle plc on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Total Drive Software Limited.
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Advising on the sale of Rock Compliance to the andwis Group
Mergers & acquisitions
Rock Compliance
March 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Pharma, biotech & life sciences
London
We have advised the shareholders on the sale of Rock Compliance to the andwis Group, a technical services platform backed by H.I.G. Capital.
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Advising Bramble Foods Group on the acquisition of Whitakers Chocolates
Mergers & acquisitions
Bramble Foods Group
March 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Nottingham
We have advised Bramble Foods Group Limited on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Whitakers Chocolates Limited.
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Advising Maven Capital Partners on its investment into Digital Rewards Group
Private equity
Maven Capital Partners
March 2025
Private equity
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Manchester
We have advised private equity investor Maven Capital Partners on its significant investment into Digital Rewards Group from its new Regional Management Buyout Fund II.
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Advising Virgin Money and Santander UK plc on the financing of STAR’s acquisition of GenAir UK Ltd
Mergers & acquisitions | Corporate banking | Acquisition finance
Virgin Money and Santander UK plc
February 2025
Mergers & acquisitions | Corporate banking | Acquisition finance
Engineering & scientific
Birmingham
We have advised Clydesdale Bank plc (trading as Virgin Money) and Santander UK plc on the financing of STAR’s acquisition of the UK’s leading pure-play air compressor rental provider.
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Advising the shareholders of Sudlows Consulting Group on its acquisition by Kent
Mergers & acquisitions
Sudlows Consulting Group
February 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Engineering & scientific
Manchester
We have advised the shareholders of design and engineering firm, Sudlows Consulting Group, on the sale of the business to Kent Plc, a global engineering services leader.
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Advising on the sale of Peppermint Technology to Litera
Mergers & acquisitions
Peppermint Technology
February 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham
We have advised the selling shareholders and management on the sale of cloud software provider Peppermint Technology to Litera Group.
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Advising on ReFi’s™ integration into the Experian Consumer Services Marketplace
Mergers & acquisitions
Totemic
January 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
Reading
We have advised Totemic (2014) Holdings Limited, the parent company of financial technology provider Paylink Solutions, on the integration of its ReFi™ unit to global data and technology company Experian.
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Advising Titan Wealth on the acquisition of Advisa Wealth
Mergers & acquisitions
Titan Wealth
January 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
London
We have advised Titan Wealth on the acquisition of Jersey-based financial advisory firm, Advisa Wealth.
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Advising Sports Tours International on the acquisition of Golf Holidays Direct
Mergers & acquisitions
Sports Tours International
January 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Manchester
We have advised Manchester-based travel agency, Sports Tours International, on the acquisition of golf tour operator, Golf Holidays Direct.
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Advising JST Ports & Logistics Group on its acquisition of RFS Works Ltd
Mergers & acquisitions
JST Ports & Logistics Group
January 2025
Mergers & acquisitions
Transportation, logistics & storage
London
We have advised UK-wide independent port handling specialist JST Ports & Logistics Group on its acquisition of rail-handling and logistics company RFS Works Ltd.
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Advising Inspired plc on its £26.66m fundraising
Equity capital markets
Inspired plc
December 2024
Equity capital markets
Energy
Manchester | Birmingham
We are delighted to have advised Inspired on its £26.66m fundraising. The funds will not only strengthen the company’s financial position but also enable it to advance its ambitious projects.
£26.66 million
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Advising LDC on its investment in Power Saving Solutions
Private equity
LDC
December 2024
Private equity
Energy
Nottingham
We have advised LDC, the private equity investor and part of Lloyds Banking Group, on its significant investment in battery power specialist Power Saving Solutions.
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Advising on the sale of Jacopa to Rubicon Partners
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Jacopa
December 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Waste recycling
Nottingham
We have advised the shareholders of supplier of water and wastewater treatment products, Jacopa Limited, on the sale to Rubicon Partners.
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Advising the shareholders of 23.5 Degrees on its sale to Starbucks
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
23.5 Degrees
December 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Nottingham
We have advised UK Starbucks franchisee 23.5 Degrees and its shareholders on its sale to Starbucks.
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Advising BH Group on the refinancing of The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge
Mergers & acquisitions | Corporate banking
The Swan Hotel
November 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Corporate banking
Hotels & dining
Leeds
We have advised BH Group, led by entrepreneur James Houlston, on the £9.5m refinancing of The Swan Hotel, Newby Bridge.
£9.5 million
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Advising Connection Capital on the MBO of Hood Group Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Connection Capital
November 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
Nottingham
We advised private equity and alternative investment platform, Connection Capital on its backing of the £10.7m MBO of Hood Group Limited, a UK-based specialist in insurance distribution and services.
£10.7 million
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Advising on the exit of Independent Governance Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Independent Governance Group
November 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Professional services
Nottingham
We have advised all of the shareholders of Independent Governance Group, including LDC, in relation to the exit to ECI Partners.
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Advising FPE on its investment in Point74
Private equity
FPE Capital LLP
November 2024
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
London
We have advised specialist software and services-focused investor, FPE Capital LLP, on its investment in Point74.
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Advising Elmsley Capital and Westerly Group on their co-investment in Water Babies
Private equity
Elmsley Capital and Westerly Group
October 2024
Private equity
Education & childcare
London
We have advised Elmsley Capital and Westerly Group on their investment in the world’s largest baby and toddler swim school, Water Babies.
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Advising the shareholders of PebblePad on its investment from NorthEdge Capital
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
PebblePad
October 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham
We have advised EdTech software provider PebblePad on its sale and investment from NorthEdge Capital.
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Advising on the sale of Sirus Automotive to the Allied Vehicles Group
Mergers & acquisitions
Sirus Automotive Limited
October 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We have advised the shareholders of Sirus Automotive Limited on the business’ sale to the Allied Vehicles Group.
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Advising on the sale of Argus Fire to Mitie Group
Mergers & acquisitions
Slademain Limited
October 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Birmingham
We have advised the shareholders of Slademain Limited on its sale and the sale of its subsidiary Argus Fire, to technology-led facilities transformation business, Mitie Group.
£38 million
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Advising Tower Cold Chain on its sale to Cold Chain Technologies
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Tower Cold Chain
October 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Transportation, logistics & storage
London
We have advised global provider of advanced passive reusable cold chain solutions, Tower Cold Chain, on its sale to Cold Chain Technologies.
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Advising Beechlands Enterprises on its investment into Britten-Norman
Private equity
Beechlands Enterprises
October 2024
Private equity
Manufacturing
London | Birmingham
We have advised Northern Ireland-based Beechlands Enterprises on its investment into Britten-Norman, a UK utility aircraft manufacturer.
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Advising on the sale of The Light
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Light Cinemas Group Limited
October 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Nottingham
We have advised UK cinema and leisure space operator The Light and its shareholders on its sale to hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson and Risk Capital Partners, with co-investment from Melcorpo.
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Advising Cooper Parry on the acquisition of Haines Watts Thames
Mergers & acquisitions
Cooper Parry
September 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Professional services
Manchester
We have advised the UK’s fastest growing accountancy firm, Cooper Parry, on its acquisition of the Reading and Wokingham offices of national professional services firm Haines Watts.
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Advising Wacoal on the acquisition of Bravissimo
Mergers & acquisitions
Wacoal Europe
September 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Manchester
Gateley Legal advised award-winning lingerie designer and manufacturer, Wacoal Europe, on its successful acquisition of Bravissimo Group Ltd.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on its investment into Bluprintx
Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
September 2024
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester
We have advised Palatine Private Equity on a significant investment into global digital transformation services provider, Bluprintx.
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Advising Cyklop on its acquisition of the Needham group of companies
Mergers & acquisitions
Cyklop
September 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
London
We have advised worldwide manufacturer and supplier of packaging systems and materials, Cyklop, on the acquisition of the Needham group of companies.
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Advising Palatine on its acquisition of The MOLE Clinic
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
August 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Healthcare
Manchester
We advised Palatine Private Equity on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in a healthcare business specialising in skin cancer screening.
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Advising on the sale of Direct Tyre Management
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
August 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Transportation, logistics & storage
Manchester
We advised the shareholders, including Palatine Private Equity, on the sale of the UK’s leading independent provider of outsourced tyre management services, Direct Tyre Management.
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Advising Langley Holdings on GKN Hydrogen acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions
Langley Holdings
August 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Energy
Leeds
We advised Langley Holdings, the UK-based engineering and industrial manufacturing group, on its acquisition of GKN Hydrogen from Dowlais Group.
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Advising Maven on significant investment in health and pharmaceutical products business
Private equity
Maven Capital Partners
July 2024
Private equity
Engineering & scientific
London
We advised Maven and SWIF Maven Equity Finance on a significant investment in Covestus, the owner and operator of brands in the consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical products space.
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Supporting LDC’s investment in Deltron
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
LDC
July 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Manufacturing
Nottingham | Birmingham
We have advised our long-standing client LDC on its investment in Deltron.
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Advising shareholders and management on Ethos Partners buyout of Bray Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Bray Group
June 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Healthcare
Nottingham | Manchester | Birmingham
We have successfully advised the shareholders and management team on Ethos Partners’ investment in leading healthcare manufacturer and supplier Bray Group.
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Advising on triple agency merger backed by Waterland Private Equity
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Further
May 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester
We advised three leading UK creative agencies on their merger to create Further, a new end-to-end creative group backed by Waterland Private Equity and Shawbrook.
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Advising Titan Wealth on multiple acquisitions
Mergers & acquisitions
Titan Wealth
May 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
London
We have successfully advised on a brace of significant acquisitions for Titan Wealth Holdings.
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Advising CACI on acquisition of Rowe IT
Mergers & acquisitions
CACI Limited
May 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We have successfully advised CACI, a leading data and technology solutions company, on its acquisition of Rowe IT Holdings Limited.
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Advising Poundstretcher Ltd on its sale to Fortress Investment Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Poundstretcher Ltd
April 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
We have advised Poundstretcher Ltd on the sale of the high street retailer to US investment firm Fortress Investment Group.
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Advising Serif Group on sale of Affinity to Canva
Mergers & acquisitions
Serif Group
March 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham
We advised the shareholders of Serif Group, the company behind the Affinity platform, on its acquisition by Canva, Inc.
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Advising TeacherActive on key strategic investment by Pricoa Private Capital
Private equity
TeacherActive
March 2024
Private equity
Recruitment & human capital
Birmingham
We advised leading education sector recruitment agency TeacherActive on the capital growth investment by Pricoa Private Capita.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on its investment in Isle Utilities
Private equity
Isle Utilities
March 2024
Private equity
Energy
London
We advised Palatine Private Equity on its majority investment in Isle Utilities. The investment marks the fourth investment made from Palatine’s Impact Fund II which is dedicated to investments of up to £30m in mid-market businesses that are focused on ch…
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Advising Praetura Ventures on £100m Northern Powerhouse NW Equity Fund
Private equity
Praetura Ventures
March 2024
Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
Manchester
We advised Praetura Ventures as fund manager in respect of the constitution, structuring and establishment of the second generation of the Northern Powerhouse equity investment fund in the North West.
£100 million
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Advising on the sale of Road Traffic Solutions to BUKO
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Road Traffic Solutions
March 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Transportation, logistics & storage
Manchester
We advised the selling shareholders and management on the sale of Road Traffic Solutions, a specialist traffic and event management solutions company, to Netherlands-based BUKO.
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Advising Bridges on divestment of Vegetarian Express to NVM Private Equity
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Bridges Fund Management
February 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Wholesale & retail
London
We advised Bridges Fund Management on the sale of Vegetarian Express, the UK’s leading specialist plant-based food ingredient supplier, to NVM Private Equity.
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Advising on the sale of Huntswood to ResultsCX
Mergers & acquisitions
Huntswood Group
February 2024
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We acted for the shareholders of Huntswood Group on its sale to US-based ResultsCX, a global provider of customer experience management services.
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Advising Connection Capital on MBO of Winder Power Holdings
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
February 2024
Private equity
Energy
Nottingham | Leeds
We advised Connection Capital and its investor clients on the management buyout of Leeds-based Winder Power Holdings.
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Advising Hyperion Equity Partners on launch of Ranger Fire and Security
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Ranger Fire and Security
February 2024
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Other advisors
London
We advised on the launch of Ranger Fire and Security, a best of breed platform to meet the full range of fire safety and security needs of corporates, public and third sector organisations.
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Helping MacroArt secure future production growth in Europe and the US
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
MacroArt
November 2023
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham
We advised the shareholders of MacroArt on the sale of the business to Moss, a premium graphics, complex structures, and custom installations provider.
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Supporting Titan Wealth Holdings on its acquisition of Aspira Corporate Solutions
Mergers & acquisitions
Titan Wealth Holdings
November 2023
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
London
We have supported Titan Wealth Holdings on its acquisition of financial planning firm Aspira Corporate Solutions.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on BK Plus Limited investment
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
September 2023
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Professional services
Birmingham
We acted for Palatine Private Equity on their investment in and acquisition of accountancy firm, BK Plus Limited.
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Advising on acquisition of majority shareholding in Binns Fencing Ltd
Mergers & acquisitions
Binns Fencing Ltd
September 2023
Mergers & acquisitions
Construction & real estate
Birmingham
We have worked with Adam Binns on the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Binns Fencing Ltd, which was established by his grandfather 86 years ago.
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Triple business acquisition completed for Soris Acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions
Soris Acquisition
June 2023
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
We have completed the acquisition of three businesses on behalf of new client Soris Acquisition, the parent company of Water Direct.
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Advising a consortium on acquisition of Farmison & Co
Mergers & acquisitions
Farmison & Co
April 2023
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Leeds
We have advised a consortium on its acquisition of multiple award-winning online meat retailer Farmison & Co.
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Advising Franchise Brands plc on acquisition of Pirtek Europe
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Franchise Brands Plc
April 2023
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Transportation, logistics & storage
Birmingham
We acted for AIM-listed client Franchise Brands plc in its £200m acquisition of Pirtek Europe.
£200 million
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Supporting on Peterborough Metals Recycling acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity | Acquisition finance
Harwood Private Capital LLP
April 2023
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity | Acquisition finance
Waste recycling
London
We acted for Harwood Private Capital LLP who provided investment for KJB Global Consulting to acquire Peterborough Metals Recycling.
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Helping Byron save 365 jobs and 12 restaurant locations
Mergers & acquisitions
Famously Proper Ltd
January 2023
Mergers & acquisitions
Hotels & dining
Nottingham | Birmingham
We have helped secure the future of the well-known restaurant chain, Byron, by aiding client Famously Proper Ltd through a restructuring process.
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Advising The Timpson Group on acquisition of In-Time
Mergers & acquisitions
The Timpson Group
December 2022
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.
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Treading a path to securing jobs
Mergers & acquisitions
RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP
December 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Manchester | Leeds
Our restructuring advisory team has advised on a deal which has led to more than 260 jobs being saved through the acquisition of a Warwickshire-based specialist shoe and podiatry retailer in a pre-pack deal.
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Advising Palatine on investment into Inclusive Employers
Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
October 2022
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.
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Advising NorthEdge on latest landmark investment into Friend MTS
Private equity
NorthEdge
September 2022
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.
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Advising Praetura Ventures on inaugural Life Sciences Fund
Private equity
Praetura Ventures
August 2022
Private equity
Pharma, biotech & life sciences | Engineering & scientific
London
We are pleased to have advised leading UK VC manger Praetura Ventures on inaugural Life Sciences Fund.
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Advising Hiro Capital on €300m fund
Private equity
Hiro Capital
August 2022
Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
London
We have advised leading European VC manager Hiro Capital on €300m Videogames and Metaverse Technologies venture fund.
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Advising on the sale of Tempcover to RVU
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
March 2022
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
Nottingham
We are pleased to have advised Connection Capital on the sale of its online insurance platform, Tempcover, to RVU.
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Advising Stuart Turner on their acquisition of Aquatronic Group Management
Mergers & acquisitions
Stuart Turner
August 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Stuart Turner on their acquisition of Aquatronic Group Management, a leading provider of cold-water boosting equipment and services in the UK.
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Advising the ‘Saddlers’ on majority shareholding sale
Mergers & acquisitions
Walsall FC
July 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Birmingham
We advised the majority shareholders of Walsall Football Club on the sale of the majority shareholding to US-owned sports investment firm, Trivela Group.
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Derby County deal netted for Clowes
Mergers & acquisitions
Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd
July 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Nottingham | Birmingham
We have advised Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd on its acquisition of Derby County Football Club and home ground at Pride Park.
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Advising Salboy on a joint venture with Gary Neville’s development company Relentless
Mergers & acquisitions
Salboy
June 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Construction & real estate
Manchester
We have advised Salboy, the nationwide property developer, on its joint venture with development company Relentless.
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Advising Franchise Brands Plc on their acquisition of Filta Group
Mergers & acquisitions
Franchise Brands Plc
April 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
We have advised AIM-quoted Franchise Brands Plc on its acquisition of Filta Group.
£49 million
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Advising Likewise Group Plc on its acquisition of Delta Carpets
Mergers & acquisitions
Likewise Group Plc
April 2022
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.
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Advising Sdiptech on their acquisition of Temperature Electronics and TEL UK
Mergers & acquisitions
Sdiptech
April 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing | Engineering & scientific
Birmingham
Leading technology group, Sdiptech, has acquired Temperature Electronics and TEL UK, specialists in design and manufacture of electronic airflow monitors.
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Advising Alvarez & Marsal on the sale of Caledonian Modular Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
Alvarez & Marsal
April 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Construction & real estate
Birmingham
We advised Mike Denny and Mark Firmin who acted as joint administrators on the sale of offsite specialist Caledonian Modular Limited (in Administration).
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Advising Lander Automotive Group on their acquisition of Tricorn USA Inc
Mergers & acquisitions
Lander Automotive Group
April 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We advised Lander Automotive, a leading supplier in the automotive sector, on the acquisition of Tricorn USA Inc. from Tricorn Group Plc (in administration).
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Advising the shareholders of Stop Start on their sale to Storskogen UK
Mergers & acquisitions
Stop Start
April 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Transportation, logistics & storage
Birmingham
We advised the shareholders of Worcester-based logistics and distribution business Stop Start, on their sale of Stop Start to Swedish-owned Storskogen UK.
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Advising Transcrip Limited on their acquisition of Real Regulatory Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
Transcrip Limited
April 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Pharma, biotech & life sciences | Other advisors
Reading
We have advised fast-growing contract drug development organisation, Transcrip Limited, on their acquisition of consultancy firm Real Regulatory.
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Advising Olivehorse Consulting Services Ltd on their sale to PwC
Mergers & acquisitions
Olivehorse Consulting Services Ltd
March 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
Birmingham
We have advised Olivehorse Consulting Services Ltd, a leading consultancy specialising in supply chain management, on their sale to PwC.
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Advising Titan Wealth on the acquisition of Cardale Asset Management
Mergers & acquisitions
Titan Wealth
February 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
London
We advised discretionary fund management/ wealth and asset management business, Titan Wealth, on their acquisition of Cardale Asset Management.
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Advising shareholders and management of Stuart Turner on secondary buyout
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Stuart Turner
February 2022
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Manufacturing | Engineering & scientific
Birmingham
We advised the shareholders and management of Stuart Turner on the secondary buyout with private equity firm Epris. The deal sees LDC exit their investment.
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Advising Langley Holdings as Bergen Engines acquisition completes
Mergers & acquisitions
Langley Holdings
January 2022
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Leeds
We have advised Langley Holdings plc on the acquisition of Bergen Engines AS from Rolls-Royce.
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Advising Palatine Private Equity on their sale of Wren Sterling
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
January 2022
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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.
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Advising the owner of Grosvenor Health and Social Care on its sale to Weight Partners Capital
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Grosvenor Health and Social Care
December 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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 Capital.
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Advising National Education Group (NEG) on the investment by Synova
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
National Education Group
October 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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 NEG - a multi-award winning provider of remote learning - to deliver on its ambitious growt…
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Advising Lander Aerospace on their acquisition of Tricorn UK Ltd (TUK)
Mergers & acquisitions
Lander Aerospace
October 2021
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Birmingham
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
Private equity
LDC
October 2021
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.
£22.5 million
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Advising Babble on their acquisitions of Concert and 5 Rings
Mergers & acquisitions
Babble
September 2021
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), which compliment their already strong and growing business.
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Advising the owners of Ramtech on their sale to Halma Plc
Mergers & acquisitions
Ramtech
September 2021
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 support Ramtech’s ambitions to enter new global markets and invest in a substantial product road…
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Advising on the launch of a transformative new wealth management acquisition business
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Titan Wealth Holdings
June 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
Manchester | London
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.
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Advising Maven on investment in construction software and procurement services business
Private equity
Maven Capital Partners
June 2021
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.
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Babble's acquisition of Sesui
Mergers & acquisitions
Babble Cloud
April 2021
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We advised cloud solutions firm, Babble Cloud, on the acquisition of Sesui Limited.
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Advising on Palatine’s exit from TTC Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
May 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester | Birmingham
We advised Palatine Private Equity on their exit from road safety training and services provider, TTC Group Limited.
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Shard Credit Partners’ loan for The Technology Group acquisition
Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
March 2021
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.
£8.75 million
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Acquisition of Ipswich Town Football Club by Gamechanger 20
Mergers & acquisitions
Ipswich Town Football Club
April 2021
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.
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Advising on the sale of £100m revenue Kee Safety Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Kee Safety Group Ltd
March 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Manufacturing
London | Birmingham
We advised Investcorp, LDC and the management sellers on the sale of £100m revenue Kee Safety Group Ltd to Intermediate Capital Group.
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Bridges Fund Management's first investment in the North
Private equity
Bridges Fund Management
March 2021
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.
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Advising Inclusion Crowd on equity investment
Mergers & acquisitions
Inclusion Crowd
February 2021
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.
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Advising on Surface Transforms' AIM fundraising
Equity capital markets
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.
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MBO of FBS Intelligent Engineering funded by OakNorth Bank
Acquisition finance
OakNorth Bank
March 2021
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.
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Stuart Turner Limited's acquisition of Mikrofill Systems
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Stuart Turner Limited
March 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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.
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Advising Virgin Wines on its flotation on AIM
Equity capital markets
Virgin Wines
March 2021
Equity capital markets
Wholesale & retail
Nottingham | Birmingham
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.
£110 million
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Sale of temporary accommodation hire business to multi-national group
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Carter Accommodation Group
January 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Construction & real estate
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Connection Capital and the shareholders of Carter Accommodation Group Limited on the sale to modular space leasing business, Modulaire Group.
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Sale of Rolec Services and One Stop Europe to Sdiptech AB
Mergers & acquisitions
Rolec Services Ltd
February 2021
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.
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Advising Fred Perry on acquisition of George Cox Footwear
Mergers & acquisitions
Fred Perry
February 2021
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.
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Sale of component manufacturer Formaplex Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Formaplex Limited
February 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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.
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Prism Medical Healthcare's acquisition of Repose Furniture
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Prism Medical Healthcare
January 2021
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Manufacturing
Birmingham
This latest acquisition of Repose Furniture will further broaden Prism Medical Healthcare’s offering to their homecare and long-term care customers.
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Advising US-based Pax8 on the acquisition of Wirehive
Mergers & acquisitions
Pax8
December 2020
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.
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Palatine's investment into pharma services business
Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
January 2021
Private equity
Pharma, biotech & life sciences
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Palatine Private Equity on the acquisition of a significant minority stake in tranScrip.
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Advising ELMO Software on the acquisition of Webexpenses
Mergers & acquisitions
ELMO
January 2021
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
London
We advised ELMO Software Limited, an Australian based leading cloud HR and payroll solution company, on their acquisition of expense management platform, Webexpenses.
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Sale of chemical manufacturer to Turkish mining business
Mergers & acquisitions
GIL Investments
December 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Engineering & scientific
Birmingham
We have advised GIL Investments on the sale of ICoNiChem to shareholders of Eti Bakir.
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Babble's acquisition of Ultracomms
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Babble Cloud
December 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We advised cloud solutions firm, Babble Cloud, on the acquisition of Ultracomms.
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A hattrick of deals for Shard Credit Partners
Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
December 2020
Acquisition finance
Transportation, logistics & storage | Energy | Education & childcare
Birmingham
We advised Shard Credit Partners Limited on three acquisition financings within a month.
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LDC’s sale of investment stake in Texthelp
Private equity
LDC
December 2020
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.
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Connection Capital’s Gorgeous Retail Group investment
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
November 2020
Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Reading | Birmingham
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.
£3.5 million
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Advising leading energy consultant on £10.5m sale
Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired PLC
December 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Energy
Manchester
We advised Inspired PLC on the sale of the group’s non-core SME division for a total consideration of up to £10.5m.
£10.5 million
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Trackwise Designs Plc’s AIM fundraising
Equity capital markets
Trackwise Designs Plc
December 2020
Equity capital markets
Engineering & scientific
Birmingham
We advised specialist manufacturer, Trackwise Designs Plc, on its oversubscribed £12.6m AIM fundraising.
£12.6 million
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Sdiptech’s acquisition of GAH (Refrigeration) Ltd
Mergers & acquisitions
Sdiptech
December 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We advised leading Swedish-listed technology group, Sdiptech, on its acquisition of GAH (Refrigeration) Ltd in the UK.
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Advising on £90m tech company exit
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Babble Cloud
November 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading | Birmingham
We have advised the selling shareholders of Babble Cloud Holdings Limited on its secondary buy-out by PE investors Graphite Capital.
£90 million
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Babble's acquisition of Shape Networks Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Babble Cloud
October 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We have advised acquisitive cloud solutions firm, Babble, on the acquisition of Shape Networks Limited.
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Advising LDC on their investment in Ross Trustees
Private equity
LDC
November 2020
Private equity
Professional services
Nottingham | London
We advised private equity firm, LDC, on an investment in independent professional trustee and pensions support services business, Ross Trustees.
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Advising on the sale of Chase Distillery to Diageo
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Chase Distillery
October 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Manufacturing
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Chase Distillery on their sale to spirits producer, Diageo. The deal exchanged in October 2020 and is due to complete in 2021.
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ELMO Software Limited’s acquisition of Breathe
Mergers & acquisitions
ELMO
October 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
London
We advised HR technology company, ELMO Software Limited, on its acquisition of UK-based HR platform, Breathe.
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Besana’s merger with Importaco
Mergers & acquisitions
Besana
September 2020
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.
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Cenkos Securities’ AIM placings
Equity capital markets
Cenkos Securities
July 2020
Equity capital markets
Telecoms, media & technology | Construction & real estate
London
We have advised Cenkos Securities Plc on two AIM placings over the summer.
£9 million
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Sale of Celsus Group Limited to Sullivan Street Partners
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Celsus Group Limited
March 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Recruitment & human capital
Manchester | London
We advised the shareholders of Celsus Group Limited on their sale to a Newco, backed by Sullivan Street Partners.
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Advising Connection Capital on 4 deals in quick succession
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
July 2020
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology | Financial, investment & insurance | Energy | Construction & real estate
Birmingham
We advised long-standing client Connection Capital and its investor clients on 4 deals in quick succession over the summer.
£8.9 million
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Babble Cloud's acquisition of Corporate Management Telecom
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Babble Cloud
August 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We advised acquisitive cloud solutions firm, Babble, on the acquisition of Corporate Management Telecom Ltd (CMT).
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Advising Gymshark on General Atlantic's minority investment
Private equity
Gymshark
September 2020
Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
We advised Gymshark on all aspects of a minority investment by private equity firm General Atlantic, which saw them join an exclusive list of fewer than 25 British companies to have secured unicorn status since 2001.
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Advising Sdiptech on the acquisition of Alerter Group
Mergers & acquisitions
Sdiptech
July 2020
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.
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Advising YFM on investment in buyout at loss adjuster GHG
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
YFM
July 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
Reading
We advised YFM on their £7m equity investment into loss adjusting and claims management specialist GHG.
£7 million
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Inspired PLC's fund raising and Ignite Energy acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Inspired PLC
July 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Energy
Manchester | London
We advised Inspired PLC on £35m fund raising and £11m acquisition of Ignite Energy
£35 million
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Babble Cloud's acquisition of Lake Technologies
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Babble Cloud
June 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We advised Babble Cloud Holdings Limited on their acquisition of Lake Technologies Ltd.
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Advising United Tooling Solutions on a trio of acquisitions
Mergers & acquisitions
United Tooling Solutions
June 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised United Tooling Solutions (UTS) on the acquisition of three businesses to support its UK growth strategy.
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Austin Newport Group Limited's sale to Artelia Holdings SAS
Mergers & acquisitions
Austin Newport Group
March 2020
Mergers & acquisitions
Other advisors
Birmingham
We advised Austin Newport Group Limited on their sale to Artelia Holdings SAS.
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Advising Shard Credit Partners on its investment in JLG
Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
March 2020
Acquisition finance
Professional services
Birmingham
We advised Shard Credit Partners on its investment in JLG.
£12 million
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Advising TTC Group on their acquisition of Licence Bureau
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
TTC Group
March 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Birmingham
We advised TTC Group Limited on its acquisition of Licence Bureau Limited and the refinancing of its banking facilities.
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Incanthera’s admission to NEX Exchange Growth Market
Equity capital markets
Equity capital markets
Engineering & scientific
Manchester
We advised specialist oncology company, Incanthera Plc, on their admission to trading on the NEX Exchange Growth Market.
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Connection Capital’s Cargostore investment
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
January 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Connection Capital on their acquisition of specialist transport and storage container equipment hire company Cargostore.
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LDC's £39.2m sale of Optimal Audio Group Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
LDC
December 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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.
£39.2 million
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Advising Babble Cloud on the acquisition of Diva Telecom
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Babble Cloud
January 2020
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading | London
We advised communications technology supplier, Babble Cloud Holdings Limited, on their acquisition of Leeds based Diva Telecom Limited.
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Stuart Turner's acquisition of Fluid Water Solutions
Mergers & acquisitions
Stuart Turner
December 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We advised internationally recognised pump and water boosting solutions provider, Stuart Turner, on its acquisition of Fluid Water Solutions Limited.
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Advising on the sale of JCRA group to Chatham Financial
Mergers & acquisitions
JCRA Group
November 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
Reading
We advised independent financial risk advisory firm, JCRA group, on its sale to global risk management enterprise, Chatham Financial.
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Advising CACI Limited on specialist software engineering company acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions
CACI Limited
November 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Engineering & scientific
Reading
We have advised CACI, the information systems and market solutions provider, on their acquisition of mission critical software engineering specialist, Deep3.
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Advising on acquisition for Radius Payments Solutions
Mergers & acquisitions
Radius Payment Solutions
November 2019
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.
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Multiple deals completed for YFM Private Equity Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
YFM Private Equity
October 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading | Birmingham
We advised YFM Private Equity on investments into SharpCloud Software Limited and Professional Music Technology Limited.
£4.5 million
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Advising on the sale of Entuity to Park Place Technologies
Mergers & acquisitions
Entuity Limited
August 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
London
We advised on the sale of Entuity Limited to Park Place Technologies Limited.
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Fund drives forward golf trolley business
Corporate banking
Beechbrook UK SME Credit Ltd
Corporate banking
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Manchester
We have advised Beechbrook UK SME Credit Ltd on the provision of a term loan facility and equity co-investment to Motocaddy.
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Advising LDC on its investment in Instinctif Partners
Private equity
LDC
September 2019
Private equity
Other advisors
Nottingham | Birmingham
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.
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Franchise Brands' on the acquisition of WPL Group
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Franchise Brands Plc
October 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
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.
£12.5 million
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Advising Grupo Bimbo on its acquisition of Mr Bagels
Mergers & acquisitions
Grupo Bimbo
August 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Reading | London
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.
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Advising on the equity fund raise for Sorted Holdings Limited
Private equity
Sorted Holdings Limited
August 2019
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.
£15 million
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Advising Palatine on investment in medical procedure group
Private equity
Palatine Private Equity
July 2019
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.
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Advising on sale of national paper merchant
Mergers & acquisitions
RADMS Paper Limited
July 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Nottingham | Birmingham
We have advised the shareholders of RADMS Paper Limited, owners of Premier Paper, on the company’s sale to Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.
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Advising Volkswagen Financial Services on latest acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions
Volkswagen Financial Services
July 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Leeds
We have advised Volkswagen Financial Services on its acquisition of payment solutions provider, Mirada Connect Limited (Connect).
£2.1 million
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Praetura Ventures' fund set-up and first investment
Private equity
Praetura Ventures Limited
June 2019
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.
£0.9 million
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Advising Grosvenor Health and Social Care on the acquisition of Rainbow Services
Mergers & acquisitions
Grosvenor Health and Social Care
May 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Healthcare
London | Birmingham
Grosvenor Health and Social Care Limited have bought the entire share capital of Rainbow Services (UK) Limited, based in South Ayrshire, Scotland.
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Advising on Langley Holdings’s acquisition of Marelli Motori
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Langley Holdings
May 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Engineering & scientific
Leeds
We advised Langley Holdings, the diverse engineering and industrial group, on its acquisition of Marelli Motori.
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TTC Group's acquisition of Business Driver Risk Fleet Management Ltd
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
TTC Group
May 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Birmingham
Shropshire fleet management company TTC Group has boosted its position in the marketplace by acquiring Business Driver Fleet Risk Management.
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Advising Carbosynth on merger with Biosynth
Mergers & acquisitions
Carbosynth
June 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Engineering & scientific
Reading
We have advised Carbosynth, a worldwide supplier of carbohydrates, nucleosides and biochemicals, on its merger with Biosynth AG of Switzerland.
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£37.5m investment by LDC in MSQ Partners
Private equity
LDC
May 2019
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester | Birmingham
LDC has invested significantly alongside senior managers in MSQ Partners, one of the UK’s fastest growing marketing communications groups.
£37.5 million
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Investment by LDC into Texthelp
Private equity
LDC
May 2019
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
London | Birmingham
Texthelp, a market leading international education and corporate software provider has secured a significant investment from private equity investor LDC.
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Acquisition of Heatseam and placing and re-admission of Likewise to the TISE
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Likewise Group Plc
April 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
We advised Likewise Group Plc on its £10m reverse takeover of Heatseam Limited and £7.5m placing and introduction on TISE.
£10 million
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Two deals on one day for Shard Credit Partners
Acquisition finance
Shard Credit Partners
February 2019
Acquisition finance
Professional services | Engineering & scientific
Leeds | Birmingham
We advised Shard Credit Partners on the successful completion of two MBOs on the same date.
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Advising on the MBO of Hammonds Furniture
Mergers & acquisitions | Acquisition finance
Hammonds Fitted Furniture
March 2019
Mergers & acquisitions | Acquisition finance
Manufacturing
London | 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.
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Advising Dr. Oetker group on its purchase of Alsa
Mergers & acquisitions
Dr. Oetker
March 2019
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Leeds
We advised multinational baking and cookery business, Dr. Oetker, on its purchase of the Alsa baking and dessert business from Unilever.
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Advising Peppermint Technology on strategic financing
Private equity | Corporate banking
Peppermint Technology Limited
January 2019
Private equity | Corporate banking
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham
We advised Peppermint Technology Limited on its strategic financing from Accel-KKR and further investment from Scottish Equity Partners.
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IPO of Likewise Group Plc
Equity capital markets
Likewise Group Plc
January 2019
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).
£12 million
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LDC's investment in British Waterways Marinas Limited
Private equity
LDC
December 2018
Private equity
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Reading | London
We advised private equity specialist LDC on its investment in British Waterways Marinas Limited (BWML).
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Inspired PLC's acquisition and share placing
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Inspired PLC
December 2018
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Energy
Manchester | Leeds
We advised Inspired PLC on the acquisition of Inprova Finance Limited from Inprova Group, financed through a £19m share placing on AIM.
£19 million
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Advising Just Childcare on nursery group acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions
Just Childcare
December 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Education & childcare
Nottingham | Manchester
We advised North West nursery group Just Childcare on the acquisition of an eight-strong nursery group in Bristol.
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Advising Maven on two MBOs in quick succession
Private equity
Maven Capital Partners
August 2018
Private equity
Wholesale & retail | Recruitment & human capital
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Maven Capital Partners on two investments in quick succession: the £20m MBO of UAP Limited and the MBO of Acton Banks.
£20 million
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Stuart Turner's acquisition of GAH Heating
Mergers & acquisitions
Stuart Turner Limited
October 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We advised Stuart Turner on the acquisition of GAH (Heating Products) Limited’s Coldstream, Dualstream, Boosterstream and Electrastream trading assets.
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Sale of Yearsley to US-based Lineage Logistics
Mergers & acquisitions
Yearsley Group
November 2018
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.
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CET Group: Navigating a complex sale process
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
CET Group Holdings Limited
November 2018
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Other advisors
Nottingham | Birmingham
Acting for Equity Harvest Fund and all individual sellers, we advised on the sale of CET Group Holdings Limited to Project C Bidco Limited.
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Advising SMH Fleet Solutions on LDC investment
Private equity
SMH Fleet Solutions
September 2018
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.
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£74.5m management buy-out of Menzies Distribution
Private equity
Menzies Distribution
September 2018
Private equity
Transportation, logistics & storage
Manchester | Birmingham
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.
£74.5 million
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IPE Ventures acquisition of EMR Search & Selection Ltd
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
IPE Ventures Limited
July 2018
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Recruitment & human capital
Reading | Nottingham | London | Birmingham
We advised IPE Ventures Limited on its acquisition of specialist marketing recruitment agency, EMR Search & Selection from Greythorn Holdings Limited.
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Acquisition of Accura Group by Wright Industries
Mergers & acquisitions
Wright Industries
July 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Engineering & scientific
Birmingham
We have advised Wright Industries on its acquisition of precision engineering company, Accura Group.
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Two Connection Capital deals in quick succession
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
July 2018
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology | Hotels & dining
Nottingham | Birmingham
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.
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Two YFM Private Equity backed MBOs in quick succession
Private equity
YFM Private Equity
July 2018
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading | Birmingham
We advised YFM Private Equity on two investments in quick succession: the investment in CPMS and the MBO of Database Service Provider Global Ltd.
£14.5 million
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Advising on investment in Carbon Fibre Preforms
Private equity
Carbon Fibre Preforms
August 2018
Private equity
Manufacturing
Leeds | Birmingham
We advised Carbon Fibre Preforms (CFP) on securing funding from private investor network Growthdeck and venture capital firm Midven.
£1.8 million
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Sale of Cashflow Division of Henry Howard Finance
Mergers & acquisitions
Henry Howard Cashflow Finance
July 2018
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.
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Sale of Metal Process Services Holdings Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
Nasmyth Group
May 2018
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.
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IPO of Trackwise Designs Plc
Equity capital markets
Trackwise Designs Plc
July 2018
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.
£15.5 million
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Gateley’s acquisition of Kiddy & Partners
Mergers & acquisitions
Gateley Plc
July 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Other advisors
London | Birmingham
Our Birmingham Corporate team advised the Gateley Group on its acquisition of Kiddy & Partners.
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Connection Capital: Securing next stage of growth for Mode
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
August 2018
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised Connection Capital on their investment into Mode Print Solutions.
£20.5 million
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LDC investment in MBO of Martin Audio
Private equity
LDC
June 2018
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.
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Business Control Solutions (BCS) Group takeover
Mergers & acquisitions
Business Control Solutions Group
July 2018
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.
£52 million
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Betfred's partial sale of the Tote to Alizeti Capital
Mergers & acquisitions
Betfred
June 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Sports, Art & Entertainment
Manchester
We advised Betfred on the partial sale of racing brand the Tote to Alizeti Capital.
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Gateley's acquisition of GCL Solicitors
Mergers & acquisitions
Gateley Plc
May 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Professional services
Birmingham
Our Birmingham Corporate team advised Gateley (Holdings) Plc on its acquisition of GCL solicitors.
£4.5 million
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LDC's investment into Precision Micro
Private equity
LDC
April 2018
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.
£22.5 million
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Advising US-based Asure Software on acquiring OccupEye
Mergers & acquisitions
Asure Software lnc.
April 2018
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.
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Acting for Just Childcare on acquisition and funding
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Just Childcare
May 2018
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Education & childcare
Nottingham | Manchester
We advised nursery group, Just Childcare, on the acquisition of nursery group Abbeywood Tots, as well as on securing over £12m in funding.
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Coaching Manual: Investment to support international expansion
Private equity
The Coaching Manual
April 2018
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.
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Three Swedish acquisitions in quick succession
Mergers & acquisitions
Voff Science; Sdiptech
October 2017
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail | Construction & real estate
Birmingham
We advised Voff Science AB and Sdiptech AB (publ) on three Swedish acquisitions.
£26.2 million
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£135m sale of Westleigh Group Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
Westleigh Group Limited
April 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Construction & real estate
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised the shareholders of Westleigh Group Limited on its sale to Countryside Properties for £135m.
£135 million
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Management buy-out of IWSR
Private equity
IWSR
April 2018
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.
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Advising TickX on £3 million investment by BGF Ventures
Private equity
TickX
December 2017
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.
£3 million
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£12m sale of Homes Caring for Autism
Mergers & acquisitions
Homes Caring for Autism
February 2018
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.
£12 million
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Double acquisition by Inspired PLC
Mergers & acquisitions
Inspired PLC
March 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Energy
Manchester
We advised energy procurement specialist Inspired PLC on the simultaneous acquisitions of Energy Cost Management Ltd and SystemsLink 2000 Ltd.
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Advising YFM on investment in Ncam Technologies
Private equity
YFM Private Equity
March 2018
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Birmingham
We advised YFM Equity Partners on its growth capital investment in Ncam Technologies Limited.
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Two deals in the North West leisure sector
Mergers & acquisitions
Mere Golf & Country Club; The Stanneylands Hotel
January 2018
Mergers & acquisitions
Hotels & dining
Manchester
We advised on the sale of Mere Golf & Country Club Limited as well as the sale of The Stanneylands Hotel.
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Sale of Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited
February 2018
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Energy
Nottingham | Birmingham
We advised LDC and the individual sellers on a sale of Dale Erskine Power Solutions Limited to NVM Private Equity and an MBO team.
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Sale of a property portfolio by Study Inn's shareholders
Mergers & acquisitions
Study Inn Group
December 2017
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.
£135 million
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MBO of Rowan International backed by Connection Capital
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
December 2017
Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
We advised Connection Capital and the Newco group on the management buy-out of Rowan International.
£5 million
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Inflexion’s management buy-out of PCMS Group
Private equity
Inflexion Private Equity
December 2017
Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Birmingham
We advised Inflexion Private Equity and the NewCo group on the management buy-out of PCMS Group.
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£280m sale of safety solutions provider
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Kee Safety Group Ltd
October 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Manufacturing
London | Birmingham
We advised safety solutions provider, Kee Safety, on its £280m sale to leading provider of alternative global investment products, Investcorp for £280m.
£280 million
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Secondary buy-out of Giacom
Private equity
Giacom
November 2017
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.
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Advising on the acquisition of Spargonet Consulting
Mergers & acquisitions
CACI Limited
October 2017
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.
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Sale of PowerPax UK to Stadium Group Plc
Mergers & acquisitions
Powerpax UK Limited
August 2017
Mergers & acquisitions
Manufacturing
Reading
We advised PowerPax UK Limited on the sale of its business and assets to Stadium Group Plc.
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Sale of WSR Recycling Limited to DM TopCo Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
WSR Recycling Limited
October 2017
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.
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Sale of CBS Butler Holdings to Staffing 360 Solutions
Mergers & acquisitions
CBS Butler Holdings
September 2017
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.
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£13.6m MBO of JCRA Group by Connection Capital
Private equity
Connection Capital LLP
August 2017
Private equity
Financial, investment & insurance
Reading | Birmingham
We advised Connection Capital LLP in relation to the £13.6m MBO of financial risk management advisory firm, JCRA Group Limited.
£13.6 million
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Euro Car Parts invest in UK heavy truck parts company
Mergers & acquisitions
Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd
September 2017
Mergers & acquisitions
Wholesale & retail
Nottingham
We advised Digraph Transport Supplies Ltd on an investment into Digraph by Euro Car Parts Ltd.
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Advising Freedom Finance on joint venture with ASDA Money
Mergers & acquisitions
Freedom Finance
September 2017
Mergers & acquisitions
Financial, investment & insurance
Leeds
We have advised leading lending platform Freedom Finance on its joint venture with ASDA Money.
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Management buy-out of water pump manufacturer Stuart Turner
Private equity
Stuart Turner Limited
August 2017
Private equity
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We advised the shareholder and management team on the management buy-out of water pump manufacturer, Stuart Turner.
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Advising on £15m sale of CardOne
Mergers & acquisitions
CardOne
August 2017
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.
£15 million
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NorthEdge backs Bridge Farm Nurseries management buy-out
Private equity
NorthEdge Capital LLP
August 2017
Private equity
Agriculture & fishing
Leicester | Birmingham
We advised private equity firm, NorthEdge Capital, on its investment in Bridge Farm Nurseries, backing a management buy-out from its family shareholders.
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Foresight Group invests in design and manufacturing company
Private equity
Foresight Group
August 2017
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.
£1.9 million
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Portsmouth FC sold to US owners
Mergers & acquisitions
Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited
July 2017
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.
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City Football Group's JV with Goals Soccer Centres Plc
Mergers & acquisitions
City Football Group
July 2017
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.
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IPO and AIM listing of Verditek Plc
Equity capital markets
Verditek Plc
August 2017
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.
£16.9 million
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Sale of Kimberly Rentals Group to AFI
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Kimberly Rentals Group Limited
July 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Construction & real estate
Birmingham
We have advised Kimberly, an LDC portfolio company, on the sale of its business and assets to AFI.
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Grafenia Plc acquires Image Everything Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester
We advised AIM-listed Grafenia Plc on the acquisition of the entire share capital of Image Everything Limited.
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Inspired PLC acquisition and fundraising
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Inspired PLC
June 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Energy
Manchester
We advised Inspired PLC on the acquisition of Horizon Energy Group, an energy procurement and consultancy business based in Cork, Ireland.
£9 million
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We have advised on two key healthcare recruitment deals
Mergers & acquisitions
RIG Healthcare Group; ICG Group
June 2017
Mergers & acquisitions
Recruitment & human capital
Reading | London
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.
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Sale of GAMMA to mTAB
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
GAMMA Associates
March 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We advised the shareholders of General Advertising & Marketing Measurement & Analysis Associates Limited on their sale to mTAB Holdings Limited.
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Bridgeway Consulting acquires 50% stake in AM-UAS
Mergers & acquisitions
Bridgeway Consulting Limited
January 2017
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.
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Public company takeover of Panmure Gordon & Co. Plc
Equity capital markets
Panmure Gordon & Co. Plc
March 2017
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.
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CTI Engineering's public company takeover of Waterman Group Plc
Equity capital markets
CTI Engineering
May 2017
Equity capital markets
Engineering & scientific
Leeds | Birmingham
We advised on the £43m recommended takeover of LSE-listed Waterman Group Plc by Tokyo Stock Exchange listed business, CTI Engineering Co. Limited.
£43 million
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Franchise Brands Plc acquires Metro Rod Limited
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Franchise Brands Plc
March 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Equity capital markets
Construction & real estate
Birmingham
We have advised AIM-listed Franchise Brands Plc on the reverse takeover of Metro Rod Limited.
£28 million
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Foresight Nottingham Fund LP invests in Retail Assist
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Retail Assist
March 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
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.
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Advising on £5.4m sale of IT services business
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
LMS Capital Plc
April 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading | Leeds
We have advised a subsidiary of LMS Capital Plc on the sale of its IT services business, 365 ITMS Limited.
£5.4 million
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Advising Endless on acquisition of Jones Bootmaker
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Endless LLP
March 2017
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Wholesale & retail
Leeds
We have advised transformational private equity investor, Endless LLP on the acquisition of shoe retailer Jones Bootmaker from administration.
£11 million
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£520 sale of Gallagher Estates
Mergers & acquisitions
Gallagher Estates
February 2017
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.
£520 million
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Advising technical infrastructure specialist on key acquisition
Mergers & acquisitions
Sudlows
February 2017
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Manchester
We advised Sudlows on the acquisition of Progressive Network Solutions, a provider of technical installation services across the UK.
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Three acquisitions for GI Solutions
Mergers & acquisitions
GI Solutions Group Holdings Limited
February 2017
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.
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Team Medical Devices transfer to Employee Trust Ownership
Mergers & acquisitions
Team Medical Devices Limited
December 2016
Mergers & acquisitions
Healthcare
Nottingham
We have advised Team Medical Devices Limited on their transfer to Employee Trust Ownership.
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Acquisition of Vincent Brothers Limited
Mergers & acquisitions
Coastfields Leisure Limited
December 2016
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.
£9.7 million
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Advising Brand Events on sale of pet events portfolio
Mergers & acquisitions
Brand Events
October 2016
Mergers & acquisitions
Telecoms, media & technology
Reading
We advised Brand Events on the sale of its pet events portfolio to Fitz All Media.
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Advising on the IPO of Autins Group Plc
Equity capital markets
Autins Group Plc
August 2016
Equity capital markets
Manufacturing
Birmingham
We advised Cantor Fitzgerald on the successful £26.6m fundraising and admission to AIM of Autins Group plc.
£26.6 million
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Advising on Expolink management buy-out
Mergers & acquisitions
Expolink
August 2016
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.
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Advising on the sale of Deltatre
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Daltatre
August 2016
Mergers & acquisitions | Private equity
Telecoms, media & technology | Sports, Art & Entertainment
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.
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Advising Franchise Brands on its AIM admission
Equity capital markets
Franchise Brands Plc
August 2016
Equity capital markets
Wholesale & retail
Birmingham
In August 2016 we acted for Franchise Brands on its AIM admission, with a £15.5m market capitalisation.
£15.5 million
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