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We have advised Tickets for Good on its £3.9 million funding round led by Mercia Ventures alongside Shaping Impact Group, Finance Yorkshire, Leansquare and other investors.

We are pleased to announce that we have advised the senior management team at JKR, the award-winning global branding business, on its new investment from Breakwater Management, an LA-based private equity firm.

We have advised the shareholders of Yordas Group, a leading international provider of scientific consulting and regulatory content services, on its sale to 3E, a US-headquartered global provider of expert-led AI compliance solutions spanning chemical and workplace safety, product stewardship, and sustainable supply chains.

We have advised Axle Energy on its $25 million Series A fundraising led by Energize Capital with participation from Accel, Picus Capital and Eka Ventures.

Lewis Silkin has advised award winning creative brand experience agency Brandfuel on a minority sale to Clarim Holdings and a new US joint venture with Worth Media Group, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s international expansion.

We have advised social creative agency OK COOL on its sale to LA headquartered Residence.

Lewis Silkin has advised independent creative agency St Luke’s and its shareholders on its majority sale to brand and cultural agency BBD Perfect Storm, creating a new UK based independent agency group with international reach.

Lewis Silkin’s Banking and Finance team has advised Astra Group on securing a bespoke funding facility from Shawbrook Bank to support its ambitious expansion strategy.

Lewis Silkin has advised long standing client, Havas, on yet another acquisition. Havas Play, the specialized sports, entertainment and lifestyles activation offering arm of Havas has successfully acquired award winning experiential agency, Bearded Kitten.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client Headland Consultancy, the reputation and communications consultancy, on its acquisition of Bladonmore, the international digital, brand and content communications firm.

Lewis Silkin has advised new client Brave Bison on its £19 million acquisition of Mark Ritson’s Mini MBA, the renowned marketing-training platform, from AIM-listed Centaur Media plc. The deal brings together two innovative brands to create a next-generation marketing skills and learning network. 

We have advised Koto on its investment from WestBridge to accelerate global growth in brand and digital innovation.

Lewis Silkin has acted for Publicis Groupe, providing UK M&A support on its successful acquisition of Lotame, the global leader in data, identity and technology in over 109 countries worldwide.

Lewis Silkin has successfully advised on a significant $2.7 million seed round investment in InsureVision AI, a pioneering company in the field of artificial intelligence for driving risk assessments, revolutionising the insurance industry. 

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Lewis Silkin has acted for the shareholders of Beaver Pest Control, a leading UK pest management provider, on its successful sale to Orkin UK, a subsidiary of Rollins, a global leader in pest control services. The acquisition strengthens Orkin’s presence in London and the surrounding areas and expands its service offerings in the residential and commercial pest control markets. The sale follows Beaver Pest Control’s commitment to growing its brand and service capabilities while benefiting from Orkin’s extensive international resources.

We advised the shareholders in “59”, an award-winning experiential design studio, on a sale to Journey

Lewis Silkin has advised its valued client Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Mars United Commerce, the largest independent commerce marketing company in the world. Lewis Silkin provided UK support on the deal to the lead US firm, Gibson Dunn.

Lewis Silkin has advised Next 15 Group plc, the growth consultancy, on Transform UK Consulting’s acquisition of Cadence Innova, the London-based change and transformation consultancy.

Lewis Silkin has advised Havas, one of the world’s largest global communication groups, on its acquisition of global digital data agency DMPG.

Lewis Silkin has acted for Novate Global Markets Limited (formerly, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust International Limited) on a restructuring and management buy-out involving its Tokyo-based former owner, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB).

Lewis Silkin has advised UK based AI startup, Safe Sign Technologies, on its sale to Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company.

Our Corporate team has advised MHP Group, part of Next 15 Group plc, on its acquisition of TUVA Partners, the London-based technology communications and branding consultancy.

Lewis Silkin has advised FilmChain on its €2.8 million series seed investment round, led by Holt IntersXion fund, with support from DeBa Ventures, among other investors

Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of FuturLab, the award-winning independent game studio behind PowerWash Simulator on its sale to Miniclip, an international digital games and entertainment company.

Lewis Silkin has advised long-standing client Havas on its acquisition of social first marketing agency Wilderness.

Lewis Silkin has advised U.K. startup, Fluent on its $7.5 million series seed investment round led by Hoxton Ventures

Lewis Silkin has advised Cardiff-headquartered tech firm Finboot on its latest funding round. The latest round of investment has been led by strategic investment company SABIC Ventures together with the UK’s largest investment service Wealth Club.

Lewis Silkin has advised non-alcoholic drinks start-up Pollen Projects on its first equity financing round.

Lewis Silkin has advised Next 15 Group plc, the growth consultancy, on the acquisition of award-winning multidisciplinary agency, Studio La Plage, by MHP Group.

Lewis Silkin has advised Banijay UK on taking a minority stake in Immovable Studios, co-founded by British hip-hop artist, author and social entrepreneur Akala and his business partner and talent manager Chanelle Newman.

The shareholders of DriveRight Data, a global leader in tyre and wheel data solutions have completed its sale to Infopro Digital, a leading provider of business-to-business information services.

Lewis Silkin has advised Cloud Made on the the sale of its artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models, intellectual property rights and patents to one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, Stellantis.

Lewis Silkin has advised Mother, leading creative agency, on its minority investment in °Small World.

Lewis Silkin has advised long standing client Havas on its acquisition of global B2B marketing agency Ledger Bennett.

Lewis Silkin has advised Evaluate, a Norstella company, on its acquisition of J+D ConsultingLtd, a leading provider of forecasting solutions for the pharmaceutical industry.

Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Sapient, a digital business transformation company, on its new joint venture with Tquila - PS Hummingbird. The strategic joint venture is designed to further build Publicis Sapient’s core AI capabilities and practices.

Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of Chartr, a data driven independent media company and newsletter publisher, on its sale to Robinhood Markets, Inc, the American financial services group headquartered in California, U.S.

Lewis Silkin has advised Brandwidth, the digital experience specialists owned by Next 15 Group plc, on the acquisition of ecommerce specialists Williams Commerce (“WCL”) and B2B ecommerce platform, Cloudfy, as part of a long-term strategy to deepen its complete digital experience capabilities.

Lewis Silkin has advised media consultancy Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, streetwear fashion and action sports specialists, having recently also advised Splendid on its acquisitions of leading culture and entertainment PR agency, Riot Communications and youth, culture and music specialist Kingdom Collective.

Lewis Silkin has advised CACI, a leading data and technology solutions company, on its acquisition of UK digital transformation agency, Cyber-Duck.

Lewis Silkin has acted for Sopra Steria Ltd on its acquisition of Shared Services Connected Ltd (SSCL), a joint venture founded by Sopra Steria Ltd and the Cabinet Office.

Lewis Silkin has advised BGF on its £4 million investment into Victorian Sliders, the largest manufacturer of vertical sliding windows in Europe.

Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of creative management consultancy The Storytellers on their sale to Accenture, a leading global professional services company.

Lewis Silkin has advised Banijay UK on its acquisition of leading independent scripted producer, The Forge.

Lewis Silkin has advised Palladium Group, part of Next 15 Group plc, on the acquisition of commercial consulting firm White Space Strategy.

Lewis Silkin have advised longstanding client, Havas, on its acquisition of a majority stake (51%) in Uncommon Creative Studio, the most awarded and fastest growing independent creative company in the UK, reinforcing Havas’ longstanding commitment to investing in creativity to develop meaningful brands. The Uncommon founders will retain a material stake in the business (49%), maintaining their entrepreneurial zest, growing their brand globally and sharing best practice across Havas and parent company Vivendi, a world leader in media, entertainment, and communication.

Lewis Silkin has advised TreasurySpring on its $29 million Series B funding round led by Balderton Capital. Mubadala Capital also participated in the round, alongside previous investors ETFS Capital, MMC Ventures and Anthemis Group.

Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe’s Publicis Sapient, digital transformation company, on the acquisition of Publicis Sapient AI Labs, a provider of predictive analytic solutions based on innovative AI research.

The deal, which includes the brand’s print publications and social and digital assets, completed earlier today. All Uncut’s staff also transferred with the sale.

Lewis Silkin has advised leading pharmaceutical solutions provider Norstella on the formation of its strategic partnership with TriNetX, the global healthcare network driving real world research, which included the sale of Clinerion.

Lewis Silkin has advised leading provider of self-service commerce technology to the foodservice industry – 365 Retail Markets LLC, based in Michigan (USA), on its acquisition of Kafoodle, a UK based food technology company that specialises in menu and kitchen management, nutritional data, and allergy compliance.

Lewis Silkin has advised Mercia on its syndicated venture capital investment in Swansea-based CanSense.

Lewis Silkin has advised CECO Environmental Corporation on the acquisition of UK-based noise control technology company Wakefield Acoustics Ltd.

Lewis Silkin has advised production design studio 59 Productions on a corporate joint venture for a major new exhibition space in Kings Cross, London.

Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of global social and brand advertising expert Born Social on their sale to award winning global digital marketing agency Croud.

Lewis Silkin has advised its client, Sideshow Group, on the acquisition of leading marketing & data science business, More2.

Lewis Silkin was engaged to act for Daniel J. Edelman Limited in the relocation of its London office, to a newly refurbished building in Victoria.

Lewis Silkin has advised BAFTA Award-winning visual effects company Lola Post Production on its sale to fellow studio Milk VFX.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client, Sideshow Group, on the acquisition of strategic experience design agency Nomensa.

Lewis Silkin has advised Next Fifteen’s subsidiary, Savanta, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of This is Motif Limited, one of the largest independently owned insight agencies in the UK.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client, Havas Group, on the acquisition of UK based full-service ecommerce and consultancy Expert Edge.

Lewis Silkin has advised Wagonex, the UK’s leading mobility subscription platform provider, on its recent strategic investment, the first from Admiral Group’s venture building business.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client, Havas Group, on the acquisition of UK based data-led creative specialist agency additive+.

Lewis Silkin has advised its client, Sopra Steria Limited, on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of transport simulator expert, Graffica Limited.

Lewis Silkin has advised its client, Sarah Raven’s Kitchen & Garden, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Rookery Farm Packing Limited, the plant nursery and order fulfilment service provider with which it has worked for thirteen years. The directors of Rookery Farm, David & Elaine Robinson, are staying on to manage the operation which employs some 50 permanent staff.

Lewis Silkin advises Next Fifteen’s subsidiary, Agent3, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of I T Telemarketing Services Limited (“ITTS”).

Lewis Silkin has advised Breed Reply Investments on the sale of Senseye to Siemens.

Lewis Silkin has advised its long standing client, Cirkle and the shareholders of Cirkle, an Employee Ownership Trust and Founder Caroline Kinsey on its acquisition by Huntsworth, the international healthcare and communications group. Cirkle, which serves clients such as AkzoNobel, Pepsico, Dreams, Dyson and GSK with consumer, corporate and B2Bcommunications was recently awarded PRCA’s Medium Consultancy of the Year.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client, Havas Group, on the acquisition of Search Laboratory, an award winning integrated digital agency with offices in Leeds, London, Austin and New York.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client, Next Fifteen Communications Group plc on the acquisition of Engine Acquisition Limited (“Engine UK”) for an enterprise value of £77.5 million.

Lewis Silkin has advised Next 15’s subsidiary, Agent3, on the acquisition of demand generation specialist, OneNineFive.

Lewis Silkin has advised Visar Statovci and Mike Petricevic on the sale of digital creative marketing agency Waste to Keywords Studios.

Lewis Silkin is pleased to continue its relationship with The Customer Lifetime Value Group, advising the transformation consultancy on its latest business venture. The CLV Group has partnered with Peter Trembling Consultancy to launch Waiv Global, delivering a revolutionary approach to global fan engagement and monetisation.

Lewis Silkin has advised leading provider of self-service commerce technology to the foodservice industry – 365 Retail Markets, based in Michigan (USA), on its acquisition of Spoonfed, a Glasgow-based company whose software is used by global contract caterers, restaurant chains and independent caterers across the US, UK and western Europe.

Lewis Silkin has advised Sideshow Group, the award-winning independent digital agency, on its acquisitions of Catch and Widerfunnel. Together with the acquisition of TRGT in July, Sideshow have announced three acquisitions since Waterland Private Equity made a significant investment in February. These demonstrate that the Sideshow Group is following through on its ambitions to become a global challenger in digital experience and marketing services, and we are delighted to support those ambitions.

Lewis Silkin has advised BGF on a £14 million investment in Victorian Sliders, a South Wales based business which is the UK’s only fully integrated, specialist manufacturer of uPVC sash windows.

Lewis Silkin has advised Sideshow Group, the award-winning independent digital agency, on its acquisition of TRGT Digital. The acquisition is Sideshow’s first since Waterland Private Equity made a significant investment in February, to support its ambitious growth plans.

Lewis Silkin has advised XDD, a leading international provider of eDiscovery, data management and managed review services for law firms and corporations on the acquisition of Paralaw, a UK-based legal outsourcing company providing managed review staffing, eDiscovery and contracts management services to law firms and corporations.

Lewis Silkin has advised Headland, the London-based agency specialising in financial and corporate reputation, public affairs and campaigning, on securing a minority investment from LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications business which employees 83,000 professionals worldwide, on the acquisition by Publicis Groupe UK of Taylor Herring, one of the biggest names in the UK PR industry.

Lewis Silkin advises Next Fifteen Communications Group plc on it’s acquisition of Shopper Media Group Ltd

Lewis Silkin has advised Sideshow Group, the award-winning independent digital agency on its significant investment from Waterland Private Equity (“Waterland”) to support its ambitious growth plans.

Lewis Silkin has advised JBT Corporation, a NYSE listed global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, on its acquisition of Autocoding Systems, a leading provider of software solutions for the automated set-up and control of end-of-line packaging devices

Lewis Silkin has advised Splash Worldwide, the creative technology partner to leading brands, on its acquisition by Jellyfish Group, a digital partner to some of the world’s leading brands

Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of UK & US based TCMM Shutter Group on its acquisition by Mzuri Group, one of the leading companies in the window blind industry.

Lewis Silkin has advised its longstanding client Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications business which employees 83,000 professionals worldwide, on the acquisition by Publicis Groupe UK of Octopus Group, a B2B marketing specialist agency

Lewis Silkin has advised SpotSee Holdings, a subsidiary of its longstanding client Harbour Group, a US based manufacturing and distribution operating company, on its acquisition of TMC Hallcrest and LCR Hallcrest.

Lewis Silkin advises brand, communications and experience research specialist The Nursery on its conversion to employee ownership

Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of its client, Public Digital, on the sale of a material stake in Public Digital to Kyu.

Lewis Silkin has advised its client Next Fifteen Communications, the digital communications group, on its 100% acquisition of Implementra, trading as Conversion Rate Experts, the world's leading agency for conversion rate optimization.

Lewis Silkin has advised the management team of Be Heard Group on their ongoing terms with MSQ following the acquisition of Be Heard Group by MSQ.

Lewis Silkin’s M&A team has advised independent marketing services group Sideshow Group on its acquisition of conversion rate optimisation specialists Conversion.

Be Heard Group PLC has agreed to a GBP6.2 million takeover offer by marketing communications group MSQ Partners Ltd, in a deal which makes the group better placed to win more and larger clients both within the United Kingdom and internationally, particularly in North America and Southeast Asia.

Lewis Silkin has advised Guinness PRO14 CEO, Martin Anayi, on the management team’s equity acquisition as part of the strategic partnership investment from CVC Capital Partners.

Lewis Silkin has advised longstanding client Walker Books on the sale of the group to Trustbridge Global Media.

Lewis Silkin’s M&A team has advised French Group Descours & Cabaud, the leading distributor of MRO and PPE products in Europe, on its acquisition of the remaining 50% of Hayley Group.

Lewis Silkin has advised longstanding client, Euronext listed Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital transformation, on its acquisition in the United Kingdom of cxpartners, the industry leading consultancy specialising in customer experience and user-centred design. It will both expand Sopra Steria’s UK customer experience offerings and magnify cxpartners’ capabilities.