Corporate & commercial

Advised the SDL Group on the strategic acquisition of Graham Penny Auctions, following this they became the largest auction operation outside of London.

Instructed by the London Taxi Company in a trade mark infringement and passing off action, we are seeking to enforce its 3D trademarks which represent the iconic shape of the famous London taxi in the High Court, regarded by our client to be a key asset of its business. We are working with our client to ensure this asset is properly protected.

Advised PCT Healthcare Ltd on their £80m acquisition of WR Evans (Chemist) Limited. The acquisition by PCT Healthcare Ltd, which owns and operates a chain of retail pharmacy stores across the Midlands and North West of England, will transform the Group into the third largest independent pharmacy chain in the UK.

We provide a fully outsourced solution to Mace, a global construction company, developing and implementing an extensive global brand protection programme, including; advising on brand protection strategy, instructing and co-ordinating the filing and prosecution of all trademark applications, reporting and advising on issues arising in respect of the various applications, negotiating coexistence arrangements and dealing with infringing third party use of identical or similar brands.

Advising a UK subsidiary of a multi-national corporate group on UK and cross border corporation tax issues and reliefs on incorporating a trading branch of the company located in another EU country.

Advised the management team of Green Hedge Energy UK on a £30m investment from private equity firm Zouk Capital.