Sandra Wong
Partner
London
sandra.wong@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 045 1249
Sandra is a partner in our corporate finance team. Named ‘Dealmaker of the Year’ in 2023 following her recognition as ‘Emerging Dealmaker of the Year’ by Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022, Sandra has advised on some of the firm’s highest profile transactions.
Being a board member of our international group, Sandra is known for driving the firm’s international ambitions and plays a key role in extending our global reach. She is also an active member of the firm’s international networks and regularly speaks at network events as an M&A and Private Equity specialist.
Sandra specialises in M&A and Private Equity, with particular strength in cross border transactions. Highlights of her experience include advising the shareholders of IT solutions specialist CCS Media on the buyout by Advania, backed by Goldman Sachs, acting for Apiary-backed Mediasense Communications on its acquisition of PwC’s marketing and media owner team, advising on secondary buyout of The Edwin Group Limited (formerly backed by LDC) by US private equity firm Quad Partners, and acting for Bspoke Insurance Group (backed by Rcapital) on its acquisition of Royal London’s Police & Forces Mutual businesses.
Expertise
Featured experience
WHSmith / TGJones
Advised Modella Capital on its strategic acquisition of WHSmith's UK high street retail division, comprising approximately 480 stores across high streets, shopping centres and retail parks, to be rebranded as TGJones, at an enterprise value of £76m.
Claire's
Advised Modella Capital on its acquisition of Claire's from administrators Interpath Advisory, rescuing the jewellery and accessories retailer from administration and preserving the brand's presence on UK high streets.
Knovia Group
Advised Eureka Education, backed by French private equity firm Naxicap Partners, on its acquisition of Knovia Group, one of the UK's leading apprenticeship and vocational training providers, from Sovereign Capital Partners.
Bspoke Insurance
Advised Bspoke Insurance Group (backed by Rcapital) on multiple bolt-on acquisitions including Royal London’s Police & Forces Mutual businesses and Miramar Underwriting and disposal of One Commercial Specialty to Clear Insurance.
World of Sweets
Advised the management team of World of Sweets and Bobby’s on their reinvestment in the buyer backed by pan-European PE firm A&M Capital Europe.
CCS Media
Advised the shareholders of IT solutions specialist CCS Media on the buyout by Advania, backed by Goldman Sachs.
Littlefish
Advised LDC and management on secondary buyout of global IT services provider, Littlefish, by Bowmark Capital.
Cooper Parry
Advised the partners of leading accountancy firm, Cooper Parry on their agreement for Dutch based firm, Waterland Private Equity to invest in the business.
Testimonials
"I don't know anybody who can balance commercial awareness with a sound protective understanding of legal boundaries in the way Sandra Wong can. I feel secure and supported knowing that Sandra and her team are a backstop to my business."
"I now consider Sandra Wong to be an incredibly important part of my own business team. Though her support is external, she has taken the time to understand our business as well as anybody else internal, and can offer advice based upon historic detail, tailored to the specific needs of our business."
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