The Lewis Silkin team was led by Partner and Head of the Corporate team, Paul Rajput, with support from, amongst others, Jack Baldwin (Senior Associate, Corporate), Sophie Massing (Associate, Corporate), Emma McGrory (Senior Associate, Tax), Michael Birchall (Associate, Rewards & Incentives), Tom McEvoy (Senior Associate, Immigration & Employment) and Chris Swann (Associate, Digital, Commerce & Creative)
Commenting on the matter, Paul Rajput, Head of Corporate, Lewis Silkin said:
“We grateful to our long-standing client Havas for placing their trust in us once again, reinforcing our trusted partnership. All members of the firm-wide team acting on this transaction were advertising & marketing sector-specific experts in their area of law, which allowed us to provide valuable insights to Havas on those areas which really mattered to them. The Lewis Silkin Tier 1 Corporate team goes from strength to strength in mid-market M&A, supported by our colleagues from the wider firm. We look forward to supporting Havas as they continue to grow, innovate, and explore new opportunities.”
Also commenting, Darren Todhunter, Havas Media Network UK Group Chief Financial Officer said:
“This marks another exciting milestone for Havas and we were pleased to have had Paul and his wider Lewis Silkin team alongside us again on this strategic acquisition. Paul’s extensive experience of getting deals done in this sector is unparalleled and his knowledge of Havas as a business allows him to add a great deal of value in the considered advice that he provides. We deeply appreciate the hard work and trusted guidance of the entire Lewis Silkin team.”