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Travers Smith LLP has advised Numis Securities Limited in its capacity as sponsor in connection with the combination of AVEVA Group Plc with the Schneider Electric industrial software business to create a global leader in engineering and industrial software.
In Millgate Developments Limited (and another) v Bartholomew Smith and the Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust [2016] UKUT5150 (LC) the Upper Chamber prioritised public interest in housing development over a private landowner's rights. This approach is likely to become common.
Travers Smith LLP has acted for Zegona Communications plc ("Zegona") on Zegona's proposed repurchase, by way of a tender offer to Zegona shareholders, of up to £140 million of shares in Zegona at a minimum price of £2 per share (the "Tender Offer").
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to be welcoming former Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine, David Rowan, to host a panel discussion exploring the impact disruptive technology could have on B2C businesses and how this will impact investment in the sector over the next decade.
Travers Smith LLP has advised the shareholders of Offsite Archive Storage and Integrated Services Holdings Limited (OASIS) on the sale of OASIS in a secondary buy-out backed by Montagu Private Equity (Montagu).
A recent case throws light on a question that property owners and occupiers sometimes need to consider: if I acquire a plot of land next to land I already own, am I entitled to use the right of way over which I get to my existing land in order to get to the new plot?
SANGS can be taken into account by local authorities considering development proposals, but they must be real and deliverable, not hypothetical.
Randhawa & Anor v Turpin & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 1201
In a fascinating (and very readable) judgment, the Court of Appeal has held the appointment of joint administrators made under paragraph 22 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 ("IA 1986") to be invalid because, among other things, the appointment was made following an inquorate board meeting. Readers are encouraged to read the judgment, as the following is merely an overview of the facts and conclusions.
When should benefits arising following a breach of duty be brought into account when assessing loss?
Travers Smith LLP has advised the trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme on the separation of the scheme from Tata Steel.
SAW (SW) 2010 Ltd & Anor v Wilson & Ors [2017] EWCA Cif 1001 (25 July 2017)
Travers Smith LLP has advised private equity firm Bridgepoint on its acquisition of Miller Homes from funds managed by GSO Capital Partners, in a transaction totalling £655 million.
A binding contract requires the four elements of offer, acceptance, consideration and intention to create legal relations.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client McColl's Retail Group (McColl’s), one of the UK's leading neighbourhood convenience retailers, on a new long-term supply chain partnership with WM Morrison PLC (Morrisons).
Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Lyceum Capital, a leading investor in UK B2B services and technology companies, on its investment in Churchesfire in an off-market deal valued at over £40 million. Lyceum Capital has acquired a majority stake in Churchesfire investing alongside management.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Harvey Nash Group PLC in relation to its transfer from the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities to trading on AIM.
Travers Smith LLP has advised Graphite Capital (Graphite) on its acquisition of Random42, a medical animation producer, from Vespa Capital (Vespa). Graphite has acquired a majority stake in the group alongside management.
Travers Smith LLP has advised management on the acquisition by funds managed and/or advised by Partners Group of Civica from OMERS Private Equity, in a transaction that gives the business an enterprise value of just over £1 billion.
Travers Smith LLP has advised Goodbody Stockbrokers UC on its successful application as an FCA-approved sponsor.
Travers Smith LLP has acted for Numis Securities Limited and Canaccord Genuity Limited in their capacity as joint underwriters and bookrunners on the £53.5 million vendor placing and concurrent £5.3 million cash placing (the "Capital Raising") by accesso Technology Group plc ("accesso").