We were delighted to advise the shareholders of Evolve Financial Solutions Limited, an Ipswich-based new build mortgage specialist, on the sale of an equity stake to Mortgage Advice Bureau.
Freya Bradley has joined the firm as an Associate. Freya is an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, who will support Partner Lucy Carter in the growth of our Property practice. Both Freya and Lucy will be based in our new Derby office, along with their PA Laura Dowsett.
Charley McEvoy strengthens the Corporate team. Joining the firm as a solicitor specialising in corporate acquisitions and disposals.
Our Corporate team continues to support the GEV Group with its growth plans, most recently, completing the acquisition of Wind Power LAB ApS, a Danish wind power technology specialist.
We acted for the shareholders of Midlands finance broker MAF to AIM-listed Begbies Traynor Group with an initial value of £5,000,000 in cash plus issue of shares in the acquirer and a potential earn-out of up to £8,750,000.
We acted for the shareholders of Galson Sciences Limited in joining Egis Group which is a 75% subsidiary of a French public financial institution.
Once again the Corporate Team at Austin Moore & Partners LLP has been listed in the Legal 500. Now recognised as a Tier 2 firm, the publication also recognised Austin Moore as a Leading Individual and Laura de Banke as a Rising Star (October 2020).
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy Carter, Natalie Thomson and Laura de Banke as partners of our firm. Laura and Natalie have worked at the firm for several years, whilst Lucy recently joined from a Derby practice. Rebecca Del Grosso has been promoted to Associate in the corporate team.
Our Corporate Team advised luxury interior fashion brand Buster + Punch funding round on £7m Series B funding from incumbent investors Mobeus Equity Partners , we have advised Buster + Punch for many years through its growth through investment and acquisitions. (September 2020).
Working with Clearwater International, we advised the shareholders of Elmhurst Energy Systems on its sale to Inflection-backed Phenna Group.
