Some of the recent UK transactions completed by our Corporate team
We have seen M&A transactions increase in the first half of this year, continuing the momentum from the latter half of 2023. With an improving macroeconomic environment and a new government in place the short to medium term outlook is cautiously optimistic for future M&A growth.
1. One iota
Advised original founders on the reacquisition of Manchester retail tech business One iota, to lead and invest in the business accelerating and expanding its digital retail capabilities.
2. Healthcare Management Trust (HMT)
Advised HMT, a registered charity delivering not for profit health and social care, on the acquisition of the issued share capital of St Quentin Residential Home Limited
15. Linc Cymru Housing Association
Advised the housing association on the sale of Capel Grange Care Home in Newport, the latest in a series of care home deals, as part of a strategic divestment of the housing association’s care portfolio.
Some of the recent Cross-border transactions completed by our Corporate team
7. Longacre Group – Sale of Incodia International Ltd
Acted for Longacre Group on the sale of independent gift, loyalty, and membership cards supplier, Incodia International to Irish based
Woodberry Packaging, part of the Woodberry Capital group.
8. Anticimex Group
Acted for the Swedish headquartered Anticimex Group on its acquisition of Action Pest Control Limited.
We were delighted to announce the recent promotion of Manchester based Matthew Dootson to partner and have also strengthened our Taunton team with the appointment of associate Adam Connors. Adam joined us from one of the largest international equity crowdfunding companies, bringing with him extensive experience with seed and high growth companies completing early-stage funding rounds across a variety of sectors and within regulated environments.
If you need advice about acquiring or investing in an existing business, selling your established business, or setting up a new business, please get in touch.
Ed is a ‘pragmatic and practical’ corporate lawyer dealing primarily with mergers and acquisitions. He has specialisms in the financial services, fintech and professional advisory sectors.
Kim understands her clients, advises on the law whilst taking into consideration any risks to add value to her clients and achieve their commercial outcomes.
Clarke Willmott expands Cardiff team with new partner hire
National law firm Clarke Willmott has strengthened its financial services disputes team with the appointment of Martin Cox as partner in its Cardiff office.
Claims against financial advisors for alleged negligent advice
High net worth individuals, including professional sportspeople, are often approached in relation to unregulated investments or non-mainstream tax planning that presents significant financial risk.
Claims against banks and other financial institutions relating to fraudulent payments
Payment fraud is a significant problem in the UK causing serious harm to individuals and businesses. UK Finance reported that in the first half of 2024 just over £570 million was stolen in payment fraud.
