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July 2010 |
Deals
Olswang advises Easynet on its acquisition by LDC for £100m
Olswang has acted for the management team of business-to-business telecommunications operation, Easynet Global Services, in its acquisition by Lloyd's Development Capital, the UK mid-market buyout arm of Lloyd's Banking Group, from BSkyB.
Olswang advises Heron International on joint venture with AREA Property Partners
Olswang has advised Heron International in relation to a joint venture with a fund advised by AREA Property Partners to construct and develop The Heron, a luxury residential tower in the City of London.
Olswang advises Creston plc on the sale of its advertising business, DLKW Group, to Lowe and Partners
Olswang has acted for listed client Creston plc in relation to the Class 1 sale of its advertising business, DLKW Group, to Lowe and Partners in a deal worth £28m.
Olswang advises Primary Capital on management buyout of Paperchase
Olswang has advised independent private equity firm Primary Capital on the management buyout of leading stationery retailer Paperchase Products Ltd from Borders Group, Inc in a deal worth £30m.
Olswang advises board of Tube Lines on acquisition by Transport for London
Olswang advised the board of directors of Tube Lines Limited on the acquisition of its holding company, Tube Lines Holdings Limited, by Transport for London for £310m from shareholders Amey (Ferrovial) and Bechtel.
June 2010 |
News
London Stock Exchange launch
The London Stock Exchange launched their "Guide to AIM" in June 2010. Olswang provided the Chapter on legal matters. Click here to view the guide.
Olswang named in Best Green Companies list
Olswang has been named in the Sunday Times 60 Best Green Companies list.
Deals
Olswang acts for Sofidel S.p.A. on its acquisition of leading UK tissue manufacturer LPC Group Limited
Olswang has advised Italian tissue manufacturer, Sofidel S.p.A., in relation to its acquisition of LPC Group Limited from its family shareholders. The combination of Sofidel and LPC Group will create Europe's second largest tissue paper producer with a combined turnover of €1.3 billion per annum.
Olswang LLP advises Shine on acquisition of comedy production company Brown Eyed Boy
Olswang has advised Shine on its acquisition of comedy TV production company Brown Eyed Boy Limited from its shareholders, Motive Television plc and founder Gary Reich, who will continue to spearhead the writer/performer led talent house.
Olswang acts on the sale of 35 Portman Square
Olswang has acted for the shareholders of Portman Square Properties Holdings Limited on the sale of 35 Portman Square, through a corporate acquisition, to Great Portland Estates plc.
Olswang advises Kymab Limited on venture capital investment by The Wellcome Trust
Olswang have advised Kymab Limited, a biotechnology company developing a state-of-the-art next generation human monoclonal antibody platform, on its Series A venture capital fundraising of up to £20 million by The Wellcome Trust.
Olswang handles Searcy's management buy-out
Olswang has represented the management team of upmarket restaurant group and caterers Searcy's on a management buy-out.
Olswang advises M&C Saatchi on its acquisition of mobile marketing agency Inside Mobile
Olswang has advised long-standing client M&C Saatchi plc on its acquisition of Inside Limited (trading as Inside Mobile), a leading mobile marketing agency.
Olswang advises Gold Medal Acquisitions UK Limited
Olswang has advised Gold Medal Acquisitions UK Limited on its £11.5m recommended takeover offer for Fulcrum Pharma plc
Olswang at the cutting edge of cinema digitalisation
Olswang represented Cineworld Group plc, the UK's only quoted cinema chain, in a deal that will mean all of its 77 cinema sites will be fully converted to digital within three years.
Olswang advises Broad Communications on its involvement in Bharti Airtel's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Zain Africa
Olswang has advised long-standing litigation client, Nigeria based Broad Communications, on its involvement in Bharti Airtel's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Zain Africa. Bharti's deal is one of the largest ever cross-border deals in the emerging markets with a reported value of in excess of $9 billion.
Olswang advises residential property developer London Square on investment by Graphite Capital Management LLP
Olswang has acted for the founder and management team of residential property developer London Square on its £100m fundraising.
May 2010 |
News
Olswang launches new career path for associates
Olswang will introduce a new, merit-based career path and reward scheme for associates. The scheme, which will come into effect on 1 September 2010, is a move away from the traditional lockstep model and recognises associates' performance and contribution to the firm.
Olswang wins top tax award
Firm named "Best tax team in a law firm" at the LexisNexis Taxation awards 2010 in London.
Deals
Olswang acts for Paradox Entertainment
Olswang has acted for Paradox Entertainment to amicably settle a rights dispute with Orion.
Olswang acts for Heathcroft Properties in its buyout by Accrue
Olswang has advised private property company Heathcroft Properties on its acquisition by real estate private equity house Accrue Capital.
April 2010 |
News
Olswang's Tax team shortlisted for LexisNexis tax award
The Team is a finalist for Best Tax Team in a Law Firm
Deals
Olswang advises ISIS on buyout of Encore Tickets Limited
Olswang has advised private equity house, ISIS Equity Partners, on the founder led management buy-out of Encore Tickets Limited, the UK's largest independent theatre ticket distributor and retailer.
Olswang advises Better Capital on its acquisition of Reader's Digest UK
Olswang advised the Better Capital Fund on its acquisition of the UK business of Reader's Digest in a transaction in which Better Capital anticipates investing a total of £13m to finance the transaction and fund future growth.
Olswang advises Gorkana on its acquisition by Durrants
Olswang has advised Gorkana, an online network and news service for journalists and PR professionals, on its acquisition by Durrants, a provider of media monitoring and analysis services backed by Exponent Private Equity.
Olswang advises on sale of Essential Travel to Thomas Cook Group
Olswang has advised the shareholders of Think W3 Limited, a travel extras company trading as Essential Travel, on its disposal to Thomas Cook Group.
Olswang acts on sale of luxury on-line retailer, Net-A-Porter
Net-A-Porter Limited, the world's premier luxury on-line retailer, has been acquired by Richemont, its largest shareholder, valuing the company at £350 million. Olswang acted for Net-A-Porter in the offer to shareholders.
Olswang advises Chrysalis PLC on its acquisition of international music publishing business, First State Media Group
Olswang LLP has advised Chrysalis PLC, the leading independent music publisher, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of First State Media Group
March 2010 |
News
Olswang strengthens Real Estate practice with appointment of new practice head Gary Watson
Olswang is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Watson as its new head of Real Estate
Olswang named leading M&A adviser to UK indie sector
Olswang has been identified as the leading legal M&A adviser in the UK indie sector from 2007-2009
Olswang promotes new partners
Claudia Hard (Berlin, Finance), and Ian Felstead (London, Litigation) both promoted to partnership
Olswang receives ISO 14001 certification
Formal recognition for Olswang's green credentials
Deals
Olswang advises CareerBuilder on its acquisition of CareerSite.biz
Deal is Olswang's first corporate transaction for CareerBuilder and its first UK acquisition
Olswang advises XIX Commonwealth Games broadcaster
Olswang has recently advised long-standing client, SIS Live, on the contract to produce and broadcast the XIX Commonwealth Games in India later this year.
Olswang advises clients of Delancey on the acquisition of an interest in the Castlepoint Shopping Centre, Bournemouth
Deal follows the acquisition by Delancey clients of 40 Holborn Viaduct where Olswang advised on financing and tax structuring issues
Olswang advises At The Races on the establishment of GBI Racing
GBI Racing will distribute British and Irish horseracing internationally and joint venture marks the first time that these two long-standing competitors have worked together
February 2010 |
Deals
Olswang advises Ladbrokes plc on joint venture targetting South African betting market
Olswang has advised long-standing client, Ladbrokes plc, on its establishment of a joint venture with KaiRo International Group to target the South African betting market through the launch of an online Sportsbook.
Olswang advises Better Capital on its acquisition of the Gardner Group
Olswang has advised the Better Capital Fund on its first transaction to acquire the Gardner Group Limited and its associated entities
