Archive 2009
30 December 2009
Travers Smith advised management on the sale of British Car Auctions
Travers Smith Head of Corporate, Chris Hale, is leading a team acting for management on the sale of British Car Auctions to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice from Montagu Private Equity.
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Travers Smith Head of Corporate, Chris Hale, is leading a team acting for management on the sale of British Car Auctions to private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice from Montagu Private Equity.
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24 December 2009
Travers Smith acts on two simultaneous AIM admissions
A Travers Smith team led by corporate finance and investment funds partner Aaron Stocks, which included tax partner Richard Stratton and senior corporate associate Marcus Booth, have advised Marwyn Capital I Limited and Marwyn Capital II Limited in connection with their admission to trading on theAIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc and a placing of new ordinary shares of each company on 24 December 2009.
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A Travers Smith team led by corporate finance and investment funds partner Aaron Stocks, which included tax partner Richard Stratton and senior corporate associate Marcus Booth, have advised Marwyn Capital I Limited and Marwyn Capital II Limited in connection with their admission to trading on the
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21 December 2009
Travers Smith acts on groundbreaking LSE Turquoise deal
Travers Smith played a key role on the groundbreaking deal that will see the London Stock Exchange (LSE) purchase online trading platform Turquoise.
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Travers Smith played a key role on the groundbreaking deal that will see the London Stock Exchange (LSE) purchase online trading platform Turquoise.
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08 December 2009
Travers Smith advises on largest private equity deal for over a year – the sale of Marken to a company backed by Apax
Travers Smith Head of Corporate, Chris Hale and Private Equity partner, Helen Croke, are advising the sellers on the sale of Marken to a new company backed by Apax Partners LLP.
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Travers Smith Head of Corporate, Chris Hale and Private Equity partner, Helen Croke, are advising the sellers on the sale of Marken to a new company backed by Apax Partners LLP.
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03 December 2009
Top ranked City firm
Travers Smith has been voted the top City firm and awarded the accreditation of Best Legal Adviser by Legal Week in its Client Satisfaction Report 2009.
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Travers Smith has been voted the top City firm and awarded the accreditation of Best Legal Adviser by Legal Week in its Client Satisfaction Report 2009.
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25 November 2009
Travers Smith acts on sale of ACP Group interests
Travers Smith corporate finance and investment funds partner Aaron Stocks led a team including litigation partner Andrew King, banking partner James Richards and senior corporate associate Marcus Booth who advisedAIM -quoted companies ACP Capital Limited and ACP Mezzanine Limited.
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Travers Smith corporate finance and investment funds partner Aaron Stocks led a team including litigation partner Andrew King, banking partner James Richards and senior corporate associate Marcus Booth who advised
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06 November 2009
Travers Smith acts on London Mining IPO
TraversSmith has advised existing client London Mining plc ("London Mining") on its IPO on AIM and £72 million placing of existing shares by Liberum Capital Limited and GMP Securities Europe LLP. Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield led the Travers Smith team that included senior corporate assistant Adrian West
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05 November 2009
Travers Smith advises Blacks Leisure Group plc on its proposed restructuring plan
A Travers Smith team led by Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield, Head of Banking Jeremy Walsh and Restructuring Partner Peter Hughes have advised Blacks Leisure Group plc on its proposed restructuring, which involves two company voluntary arrangements, the extension of a standstill agreement for its existing facilities and the execution of new facilities totalling £42.5m from Bank of Scotland, with its Stock Exchange listing remaining intact.
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A Travers Smith team led by Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield, Head of Banking Jeremy Walsh and Restructuring Partner Peter Hughes have advised Blacks Leisure Group plc on its proposed restructuring, which involves two company voluntary arrangements, the extension of a standstill agreement for its existing facilities and the execution of new facilities totalling £42.5m from Bank of Scotland, with its Stock Exchange listing remaining intact.
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23 October 2009
Travers Smith advised new international client e-Rewards on its £85.1m takeover of Research Now plc
A Travers Smith team led by Corporate Finance partner Andrew Gillen and Banking partner Matt Ayre have advised new international client e-Rewards, the world´s largest "by invitation only" online research panel, on their £85.1m takeover offer for Research Now plc.
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23 October 2009
Travers Smith wins the Legal Sector Alliance Award for Excellence in Environmental Responsibility
Last night at the Law Society Awards, Travers Smith won the Legal Sector Alliance Award for Excellence in Environmental Responsibility for its visionary pro bono project - Leapfrog.
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Last night at the Law Society Awards, Travers Smith won the Legal Sector Alliance Award for Excellence in Environmental Responsibility for its visionary pro bono project - Leapfrog.
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01 October 2009
Travers Smith chooses Coram as its Charity of the Year 2009/10
Travers Smith is delighted to support Coram, a London-based charity that has been helping disadvantaged children since 1739.
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Travers Smith is delighted to support Coram, a London-based charity that has been helping disadvantaged children since 1739.
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16 September 2009
Travers Smith acts for Peel Holdings Limited on the UK Coal PLC firm placing and placing and open offer
Travers Smith corporate partner, Richard Skelton, advised long-standing client, Peel Holdings Limited, UK CoalPLC ´s largest shareholder on its £30 million cornerstone participation in a £100 million capital raising by way of a firm placing and placing and open offer announced by UK Coal PLC on 16 September 2009 .
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Travers Smith corporate partner, Richard Skelton, advised long-standing client, Peel Holdings Limited, UK Coal
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11 September 2009
Travers Smith acts on significant new investment for Juridica Investments Ltd
Travers Smith head of corporate finance Spencer Summerfield and corporate Of Counsel Sandra Bates have advised Juridica Investments Limited ("Juridica") on a new investment of $17 million in a new case which involves significant antitrust claims in the United States.
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Travers Smith head of corporate finance Spencer Summerfield and corporate Of Counsel Sandra Bates have advised Juridica Investments Limited ("Juridica") on a new investment of $17 million in a new case which involves significant antitrust claims in the United States.
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10 September 2009
Travers Smith advised on Synova Capital Fund I LP's acquisition of the Clearwater Care Group
Travers Smith LLP corporate partner Edmund Reed led a team advising Clearwater Specialist Care Enterprise Limited, a newco backed by Synova Capital Fund I LP (the "Fund") and management, on the management buy-in of the Clearwater Care Group (the "Group").
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Travers Smith LLP corporate partner Edmund Reed led a team advising Clearwater Specialist Care Enterprise Limited, a newco backed by Synova Capital Fund I LP (the "Fund") and management, on the management buy-in of the Clearwater Care Group (the "Group").
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18 August 2009
Darwin Private Equity acquires Hampson Aerospace Machining for £23.7m
Travers Smith corporate partner Paul Dolman led a team advising Bromford Group Limited (a newco backed by Darwin Private Equity and management) on the buy-in management buy-out of the Aerospace Machining division of Hampson IndustriesPLC for £23.7 million.
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Travers Smith corporate partner Paul Dolman led a team advising Bromford Group Limited (a newco backed by Darwin Private Equity and management) on the buy-in management buy-out of the Aerospace Machining division of Hampson Industries
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21 July 2009
Travers Smith has advised System C Healthcare plc on the acquisition of Liquidlogic Limited
Travers Smith corporate partner Andrew Gillen, assisted by senior assistant Jon Reddington, advised System C Healthcare plc on its acquisition of Liquidlogic Limited for up to £14.2m and a £12m placing.
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Travers Smith corporate partner Andrew Gillen, assisted by senior assistant Jon Reddington, advised System C Healthcare plc on its acquisition of Liquidlogic Limited for up to £14.2m and a £12m placing.
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20 July 2009
Travers Smith acts on purchase of A&P Group
Travers Smith corporate partner Andrew Roberts, banking partner Paul Lyons and corporate assistant James Moon advised 50 per cent shareholder Paul Bailey on his acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent shareholding in A&P from a number of directors and senior managers for an undisclosed sum.
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Travers Smith corporate partner Andrew Roberts, banking partner Paul Lyons and corporate assistant James Moon advised 50 per cent shareholder Paul Bailey on his acquisition of the remaining 50 per cent shareholding in A&P from a number of directors and senior managers for an undisclosed sum.
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13 July 2009
Travers Smith has advised Leap Anywhere, the social platform which aims to help people “have a good time doing good”.
Leap Anywhere, which launched last week, is a website that has partnered with over 100 charities, is free for members to join and whose aim is to enable users to effortlessly get involved in what they enjoy doing such as music, the arts, fashion, film, sports and other areas of interest whilst benefitting good causes.
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Leap Anywhere, which launched last week, is a website that has partnered with over 100 charities, is free for members to join and whose aim is to enable users to effortlessly get involved in what they enjoy doing such as music, the arts, fashion, film, sports and other areas of interest whilst benefitting good causes.
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08 July 2009
£64.4 million portfolio acquisition for new client
Travers Smith advised affiliates of Harbert European Real Estate Fund II, L.P. and Harbert European Real Estate Fund II (Parallel), L.P. (collectively, “Harbert”) on their purchase of a portfolio of five modern distribution facilities in the United Kingdom.
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Travers Smith advised affiliates of Harbert European Real Estate Fund II, L.P. and Harbert European Real Estate Fund II (Parallel), L.P. (collectively, “Harbert”) on their purchase of a portfolio of five modern distribution facilities in the United Kingdom.
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02 July 2009
Travers Smith advises Clinton Cards plc on the administration of Birthdays
Travers Smith head of banking Jeremy Walsh, corporate partner Andrew Gillen, tax partner Simon Skinner, insolvency partner Peter Hughes and senior banking assistants Ben Davis and Andrew Eaton have advised Clinton Cards in connection with the administration of its subsidiary Birthdays.
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Travers Smith head of banking Jeremy Walsh, corporate partner Andrew Gillen, tax partner Simon Skinner, insolvency partner Peter Hughes and senior banking assistants Ben Davis and Andrew Eaton have advised Clinton Cards in connection with the administration of its subsidiary Birthdays.
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26 June 2009
Travers Smith Real Estate acts on £42.6 million acquisition of Friary Court
Travers Smith advised new client HIH Global Invest on their purchase ofFriary Court
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Travers Smith advised new client HIH Global Invest on their purchase of
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15 June 2009
Travers Smith advises on 'Project Pinewood'
Travers Smith advised Pinewood Studios on its recent planning application for Project Pinewood to create a living and working community for the creative industries in Buckinghamshire.
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Travers Smith advised Pinewood Studios on its recent planning application for Project Pinewood to create a living and working community for the creative industries in Buckinghamshire.
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28 May 2009
Andrew Lilley chosen as new Travers Smith Managing Partner
Travers Smith is pleased to announce that Andrew Lilley has been chosen to succeed Chris Carroll as Managing Partner of the firm when Chris's third term expires after nine years at the helm on 31st December this year.
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Travers Smith is pleased to announce that Andrew Lilley has been chosen to succeed Chris Carroll as Managing Partner of the firm when Chris's third term expires after nine years at the helm on 31st December this year.
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21 May 2009
4 New Partner Promotions
Travers Smith is delighted to announce the promotion of four new Partners.
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Travers Smith is delighted to announce the promotion of four new Partners.
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14 April 2009
Travers Smith acts on Newfound N.V. delisting from AIM
Travers Smith advised existing client Newfound N.V. ("Newfound") in relation to the cancellation of its ordinary shares from trading on theAIM Market. Spencer Summerfield (head of corporate finance) advised Newfound as to English law.
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Travers Smith advised existing client Newfound N.V. ("Newfound") in relation to the cancellation of its ordinary shares from trading on the
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09 April 2009
Travers Smith acts on extension of facilities for Clinton Cards plc
Travers Smith head of banking Jeremy Walsh and senior banking assistant Ben Davis have advised Clinton Cards in connection with the recent extension of their banking facilities to January 2012. Clinton Cards is one of the leading specialist card retailers in the UK and Ireland.
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Travers Smith head of banking Jeremy Walsh and senior banking assistant Ben Davis have advised Clinton Cards in connection with the recent extension of their banking facilities to January 2012. Clinton Cards is one of the leading specialist card retailers in the UK and Ireland.
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07 April 2009
Travers Smith acts on £35 million placing for Juridica Investments Limited
Travers Smith head of corporate finance Spencer Summerfield and corporate Of Counsel Sandra Bates have advised Juridica Investments Limited ("Juridica") in connection with an institutional placing of new ordinary shares to raise up to £35 million (before expenses).
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Travers Smith head of corporate finance Spencer Summerfield and corporate Of Counsel Sandra Bates have advised Juridica Investments Limited ("Juridica") in connection with an institutional placing of new ordinary shares to raise up to £35 million (before expenses).
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06 April 2009
Travers Smith acts on acquisition of Rhetorik Limited
Travers Smith corporate partner Paul Dolman and Tax Of Counsel Hannah Manning have advised long standing client Matrix-Data Solutions on its acquisition of Rhetorik Limited, Europe´s leading market intelligence company for the Information and Communications Technology sector.
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Travers Smith corporate partner Paul Dolman and Tax Of Counsel Hannah Manning have advised long standing client Matrix-Data Solutions on its acquisition of Rhetorik Limited, Europe´s leading market intelligence company for the Information and Communications Technology sector.
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26 March 2009
Travers Smith acts on the proposed restructuring of Midas Capital plc
Travers Smith Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield, Corporate partner Philip Cheveley and Head of Banking Jeremy Walsh are advising new client Midas Capital plc in connection with the proposed restructuring of its banking facilities with Bank of Scotland plc.
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Travers Smith Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield, Corporate partner Philip Cheveley and Head of Banking Jeremy Walsh are advising new client Midas Capital plc in connection with the proposed restructuring of its banking facilities with Bank of Scotland plc.
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23 March 2009
Travers Smith acts on London Mining's $45million investment in Chinese iron ore joint venture
Travers Smith Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield and senior corporate assistant Fiona Scattergood advised London Mining plc on its US$45million investment in a Chinese iron ore joint venture with Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc.
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Travers Smith Head of Corporate Finance Spencer Summerfield and senior corporate assistant Fiona Scattergood advised London Mining plc on its US$45million investment in a Chinese iron ore joint venture with Wits Basin Precious Minerals Inc.
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18 March 2009
Travers Smith advises Maurel and Prom in connection with the US$748 million disposal of Hocol to Ecopetrol
A team from Travers Smith's Paris office comprising David Patient, William Howard and Marcus Booth have advised Maurel & Prom in connection with its agreement to sell Hocol, its wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons inColombia,
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A team from Travers Smith's Paris office comprising David Patient, William Howard and Marcus Booth have advised Maurel & Prom in connection with its agreement to sell Hocol, its wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in
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09 March 2009
Travers Smith acts on acquisition of Unomedical
A Travers Smith team led by Private Equity partner Andrew Roberts has advised Aspen Surgical Products on its acquisition of the woundcare and ophthalmic products business of Unomedical.
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A Travers Smith team led by Private Equity partner Andrew Roberts has advised Aspen Surgical Products on its acquisition of the woundcare and ophthalmic products business of Unomedical.
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02 March 2009
Travers Smith acts on first ever private equity backed public to private takeover offer in Finland
Travers Smith head of banking Jeremy Walsh and senior banking assistant Ben Davis have advised Bridgepoint Capital Limited in connection with its public offer for the Finnish healthcare company Terveystalo Healthcare Oy. Terverystalo is the leading private healthcare company in Finland, with more than 15 private clinic hospitals.
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Travers Smith head of banking Jeremy Walsh and senior banking assistant Ben Davis have advised Bridgepoint Capital Limited in connection with its public offer for the Finnish healthcare company Terveystalo Healthcare Oy. Terverystalo is the leading private healthcare company in Finland, with more than 15 private clinic hospitals.
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25 February 2009
Travers Smith acts on Hong Kong listing of RCG Holdings
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Travers Smith advised existing client RCG Holdings Limited ("RCG"), a FTSE AIM 100 company, in relation to its dual listing on the Main Market of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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13 February 2009
Travers Smith advises Lyceum Capital and management sellers on the sale of Superior Plumbing Installations Group
Travers Smith corporate partner Philip Sanderson, assisted by corporate associate James Moon, and tax partner Kathleen Russ, assisted by senior tax associate Russell Warren, advised Lyceum Capital and the management sellers on the sale of Superior Plumbing Installations Group Limited ("SPI ") to RWE npower plc.
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Travers Smith corporate partner Philip Sanderson, assisted by corporate associate James Moon, and tax partner Kathleen Russ, assisted by senior tax associate Russell Warren, advised Lyceum Capital and the management sellers on the sale of Superior Plumbing Installations Group Limited ("
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05 February 2009
Appointment to BUPA's Mergers and Acquisitions panel
Travers Smith has been appointed to BUPA's M&A panel and has been selected to handle work between £30 million and £250 million.
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Travers Smith has been appointed to BUPA's M&A panel and has been selected to handle work between £30 million and £250 million.
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