Specialising in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and complex investments within the TMT, automotive, and manufacturing fields, Taylor Wessing LLP is highly regarded for acting on both the sponsor and buyer sides. The firm showcases vast expertise in acquisitions of issued share capital and mid-market buyout transactions, with the London-based practice head Edward Waldron routinely assisting founders and management teams. James Goold is a private equity expert, Johnny Bethell is well versed in acting for major funds, whilst Emma Danks co-heads the global corporate and M&A group. The outfit showcases particular strength in the tech, life sciences, and health sectors primarily.
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Key clients
- Inflexion Private Equity
- Bridgepoint
- Caledonia Investments
- Graphite Capital
- Sullivan Street Partners
- Rockpool Investments
- Verdane
- Alcuin Capital
- August Equity
- Rutland Partners
- MML Capital
- Centralis
Work highlights
Advised Inflexion on its acquisition of, and investment into, FDMUK Limited ("FDM"), a provider of telecoms market share, pricing and proposition data across Europe.
Advised Bridgepoint on its investment in Identicare, a UK-based pet microchipping and pet owner-focused services company.
Advised Caledonia Investments plc on its acquisition of a majority stake in the European division of Air-Serv, a leading designer and manufacturer of air, vacuum and jet wash machines.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Edward Waldron
Other key lawyers
James Goold; Jonny Bethell; Emma Danks