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Lewis Silkin advises global logistics group, Global Research Distribution Inc., on sale of Royale Research Ltd (CMS Network) to private equity-owned Secured Mail Group
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08 September 2015Lewis Silkin has advised global distribution and logistics group, Global Research Distribution Inc., on the sale of Royale Research Limited (trading as CMS Network) to Secured Mail Group, a portfolio company of private equity firm Next Wave Partners. Global Research Distribution Inc. is a US company and was the majority shareholder of CMS Network through associated company CMS Graphics Inc.
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Lewis Silkin advises FSP on acquisition by St Ives plc
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13 August 2015Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of Fripp Sandeman & Partners (FSP), the UK-based retail consultancy, on its acquisition by international marketing services group, St Ives plc.
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Lewis Silkin advises Four Communications Group on £10m investment from Business Growth Fund
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10 August 2015Lewis Silkin, a leading law firm to creative agencies, has advised Four Communications Group, the UK’s sixth largest independent communications agency, on its £10m investment of equity finance from Business Growth Fund (BGF).
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Lewis Silkin advises France-based Raja Group on acquisition of Morplan, mail order distributor to UK’s retail and fashion industry
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19 March 2015Lewis Silkin has advised France-based Raja Group, the leading European industrial packaging distributor, on its acquisition of Morplan, the number one B2B mail order distributor to UK’s retail and fashion industry.
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Lewis Silkin advises Altavia SA on its acquisition of HRG Ltd
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28 November 2014Lewis Silkin has advised global marketing and publishing services group, Altavia SA, on its acquisition of leading retail and shopper marketing agency HRG UK Ltd. This acquisition forms part of the French-owned group’s expansion plans in the UK.
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Lewis Silkin advises Sager Group on joint venture with Cain Hoy to develop Islington Square
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20 November 2014Lewis Silkin has advised property development and construction company Sager Group on its joint venture with Cain Hoy Enterprises, a private investment company, to transform London’s Islington Square, an area close to Kings Cross, the City and Tech City.
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Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on strategic investment in Matomy, leading digital performance-based advertising group
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13 October 2014Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe, one of the largest communications groups in the world, on its strategic investment in Matomy Media Group Ltd., one of the world's leading digital performance-based advertising companies.
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Lewis Silkin advises Havas on its acquisition of GT Media (Ireland)
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18 September 2014Lewis Silkin has advised Havas, one of the world's largest global communications groups, on its acquisition of GT Media, Ireland’s leading independent media agency.
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Lewis Silkin advises Engine management on sale to Lake Capital
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11 August 2014Lewis Silkin has advised the senior management team of The Engine Group on its sale to a portfolio company of Lake Capital, subject to shareholder approval.
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Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on acquisition of Salterbaxter
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11 July 2014Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe on its acquisition of Salterbaxter (announced by Publicis Groupe last week), a leading international sustainability strategy and communications consultancy.
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Lewis Silkin advises Viral Spiral on its sale to Rightster Group plc
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09 July 2014Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of Viral Management Limited (VML), a leading social content company, on its acquisition by Rightster Group plc (Rightster), the AIM-listed global B2B video network for distribution, content-sourcing, audience engagement and monetisation.
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Lewis Silkin advises The Communications Agency on sale to Communisis
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11 June 2014Lewis Silkin has advised branding and marketing agency, The Communications Agency Limited (TCA), on its GBP7.25 million sale to leading provider of personalised customer communication services, Communisis plc (LSE: CMS).
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Lewis Silkin advises brand/retail agency Haygarth on sale to Omnicom Group’s RAPP
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05 June 2014Lewis Silkin has advised Haygarth, the leading brand/retail agency, on its sale to RAPP, a multichannel marketing agency and part of The DAS Group of Companies (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC).
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Lewis Silkin has acted for Orion Energy in its acquisition of Capricorn Albania
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05 December 2013Lewis Silkin LLP has acted for Orion Energy Plc in connection with its acquisition of Capricorn Albania Limited from Capricorn Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Main Market listed Cairn Energy Plc.
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Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on acquisition of 75.1% of Walker Media
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28 November 2013Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe, one of the largest communications groups in the world, on its acquisition of 75.1% of Walker Media, one of the leading independent media agencies in the UK.
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Lewis Silkin advises British company, Pan Africa Solar, on the signing of a 100MW solar project in Pakistan
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18 October 2013Lewis Silkin has advised its client, Pan Africa Solar, on the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the British company would set up a project of 100 megawatts in Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawalpur.
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Lewis Silkin advises Publicis Groupe on its acquisition of specialist digital agency Poke London
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19 September 2013Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe, one of the largest communications groups in the world, on its acquisition of specialist digital agency Poke London from its four founding shareholders and Mother Holdings Ltd.
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Lewis Silkin acts on Secondary Placing for AIM Listed Fox Marble Holdings Plc
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08 August 2013Lewis Silkin LLP has acted for Fox-Davies Capital Limited (“Fox-Davies”) on its role as nominated adviser and joint broker to Fox Marble Holdings plc (“Fox Marble”) in connection with Fox Marble’s secondary placing.
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Lewis Silkin advises Orion Energy Plc on establishment of joint venture with Pakistan Petroleum Ltd
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28 June 2013Lewis Silkin has advised its client Orion Energy Plc on the establishment of a joint venture with Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) to develop the offshore oil and gas potential of Pakistan.
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Lewis Silkin advises London-listed Bushveld Minerals on takeover offer to acquire Lemur Resources
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13 May 2013Lewis Silkin has advised its client Bushveld Minerals Limited (AIM:BMN) on its intention to make an off-market takeover offer to acquire all of the ordinary shares in Lemur Resources Limited (ASX:LMR). The Lewis Silkin team was led by Corporate Finance partner Nadim Khan, alongside senior associate Ian McDonald.