Cleaver Fulton Rankin’s corporate and commercial team is well-versed in advising public sector organisations and private sector clients. The team’s workload consists of advising on share purchases and group reorganisations. Leading the team is M&A specialist Stuart Sproule, whose strengths cover transactions in the manufacturing, finance, and energy sectors. Paul McBride is an expert in management buy-outs, fund raisings, and private equity investments. Infrastructure projects are a key aspect of Stephen Cross’ practice, while Sinead Stewart advises financial institutions and borrowers on general corporate lending mandates.
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Key clients
- Blue Lake SMH Limited
- Draycott
- Lakeland Dairies
- Boyce Precision Engineering Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Blue Lake SMH Limited, part of the US-based Consello LLC Group, in the share purchase of Lanyon Communications Limited.
Advised in respect of the acquisition of Kakapuka Limited and its subsidiaries by Draycott, a financial sponsor based in Lisbon.
Acted for Lakeland Dairies in connection with a cross-jurisdictional group reorganisation with an approximate value of £280.5 million.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stuart Sproule
Other key lawyers
Paul McBride; Stephen Cross; Sinead Stewart