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M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m

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Simkins LLP

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Specialising in the media and entertainment sector, Simkins LLP is sought after by production studios, music groups, and marketing companies to assist with a range of corporate transactions. The practice is capable of advising on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional M&A, disposals, and joint ventures, as well as debt financing, international expansions, and IPOs. Leading the department is Giao Pacey, who is adept at leading on public and private M&A, debt investments, and joint ventures. She is supported by Ben Gisbey, who focuses on M&A, shareholder arrangements, and lending, and Stuart Smith, who concentrates on strategic acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures.
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  • ‘I worked on the other side of an M&A transaction to Giao Pacey, and I found her to be knowledgable, reasonable, commercial, and efficient.’

  • ‘Simkins' experience in entertainment law was the key attraction, but as they cover numerous other areas we have needed such as employment law and succession, it's great to have all these disciplines under one roof.’

  • ‘I have found Ben Gisbey in particular to be excellent. His advice is always clear and concise, he's quick to respond and prepared to go the extra mile in supporting us with advice and suggestions even when we've had queries outside his normal area of expertise.’

  • ‘An excellent and very knowledgeable team.’

  • ‘Ben Gisbey is hugely knowledgeable and well-connected. He remains engaged in matters until completion.’

  • ‘Really knowledgeable and practical team. Can turn things around quickly and always on hand if we have any questions.’

Key clients

  • Universal Music Group
  • Virgin Music Group
  • Faber Music
  • Bella Figura Music
  • BMG Rights Management
  • Premier Public Relations Limited
  • Iron Maiden Holdings
  • Coutts & Co
  • The Run To
  • Ladywell Films
  • Quiddity Films
  • Stampede Productions

Work highlights

Acting for Universal Music Operations on its loan to and subsequent acquisition of Outdustry.
Acting for the management team of Redwood Consulting Ltd on the management buy-out of the company.

Practice head

Giao Pacey

Other key lawyers

Ben Gisbey; Stuart Smith; Louise Jordan; Mary Frost-Payne; Charlie Edwards