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CMA proposes major funeral market probe citing serious market concerns

By Trudy Feaster-Gee, Richard Jaques, Richard Butterworth The Competition and Markets Authority is due to begin an in-depth market investigation into the UK funeral sector in the New Year. This will involve a detailed review and scrutiny of the sector and include many of its key players. On 29 November 2018, the CMA announced in an interim report […]

Walker Morris advises on C-MAC’s acquisition to expand European operations

Specialist finance and real estate lawyers at Walker Morris have advised C-MAC ELECTROMAG BVBA, a leading specialised electronics manufacturer to the European Automotive, Aerospace & Industrial markets, on its acquisition of the business and assets of SMT Developments Limited (in Administration). C-MAC takes over the Warwick-based business as a going concern from the Administrators, Moore […]

Walker Morris extends support in Scotland for financial services clients to meet demand

Walker Morris is providing support to its financial services clients in Scotland by taking office space in Lochrin Square, in Edinburgh’s financial district, as part of its strategy to provide a multi-jurisdictional service offering to lender clients. Banking Litigation partner, Rob Aberdein, will split his time between Edinburgh and Leeds, whilst still being supported by […]

Walker Morris advises on Burnley FC’s new sponsorship with LaBa360

Walker Morris sports lawyers have advised Premier League team, Burnley FC, on its record-breaking shirt sponsorship deal with LaBa360, an international gaming company which provides customers with sports betting and casino products. The deal is the biggest sponsorship deal in the Club’s history and will see LaBa360’s brand printed on The Clarets’ home and away […]

Walker Morris acts on £103.5m AIM IPO of Knights Group Holdings

Walker Morris has acted for Numis Securities Limited, as nominated adviser and broker, in connection with the £103.5m admission of Knights Group Holdings Plc to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and £50m fundraising by way of placing of new and existing shares. The Knights group is a UK regional legal and professional […]

Walker Morris advises Karro Food Group on its latest acquisition

A multi-disciplinary team at Walker Morris has advised Karro Food Group, on its acquisition of TS Bloor & Sons for an undisclosed sum. This latest acquisition aims to boost Karro’s added value pork production capability. Karro Food Group is a British pork producer with annual turnover of over £500 million. The company supplies fresh pork […]

Walker Morris advises Sheffield-based TGW on acquisition by Blue Wolf Capital

A team of multidisciplinary lawyers from Walker Morris has advised the sellers of TGW (Holdings) Limited (TGW) on its acquisition by Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC (Blue Wolf Capital). The New York-based private equity firm has acquired a majority stake in TGW, a leading international industrial knife manufacturer. TGW, which was founded in 1908 in Sheffield, […]

Walker Morris advises Xercise4Less on investment

A multidisciplinary team of lawyers at Walker Morris has advised Xercise4Less on its £42m growth capital investment from the Swedish credit provider Proventus Capital Partners. The investment will allow the low-cost gym chain to open 10 more gyms by the end of the year and a further 40 over the following two years, achieving its […]

Walker Morris sports lawyers contribute to new legal football publication

Two specialist football lawyers from Walker Morris’ nationally recognised Sports Law Team have contributed to a new book entitled, ‘Football and the Law’, which will be launched by Bloomsbury this month. Walker Morris Director, Alistair McHenry, and Senior Associate Liz Coley, are both contributing authors of the book, which provides the first comprehensive review of the […]

Walker Morris’ Sports Team advises on the sale of Hartlepool Football Club

The Club has been purchased by a consortium headed by local businessman, Raj Singh. The deal was spearheaded by associate Geoff Cunningham. The deal follows a number of recent successful football club sales for the Walker Morris Team. John Blackledge, director of Sage Investments Limited, said: “Hartlepool is a fantastic club with fantastic fans. Now […]