Mergers and acquisitions

Thomson Snell & Passmore advise nurture landscapes on their 19th acquisition

The corporate and commercial team here at Thomson Snell & Passmore is delighted to say that it has recently assisted Nurture Landscapes in making made its 19th acquisition. Nurture has bought Enterprise Plants, a company with £4m annual sales based in Upminster, Essex.

Advising Motorline on its strategic acquisition of Hyundai digital stores

We advised our long-standing client Motorline Group on its recent acquisition of two Hyundai digital stores in Bluewater and Westfield Stratford, and its acquisition of the Hyundai Aftersales Centre in Dartford.

Providing detailed advice on technical TUPE issues and reaching a successful outcome

Thomson Snell & Passmore were contacted by an agricultural sector client that had recently acquired a horticultural research charity. The insolvent organisation had historically taken on 92 Department for Environmental, Farming & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) employees via a TUPE transfer in 2004.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advise the UK’s leading knife sharpening supplier on a second asset acquisition of the year

Following a successful asset acquisition in early 2018, we advised our existing family business client in relation to a second acquisition of the year.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advise the UK’s leading and longest established knife sharpening and food processing supplier on asset acquisition

We advised our existing family business client in connection with a business asset acquisition in the form of goodwill, stock and machinery.

Acquisition of FoxWood Maclean

Thomson Snell & Passmore recently acted for Alexandre Boyes, the Tunbridge Wells based agents, in relation to their acquisition of the sales and lettings business of FoxWood Maclean’s Edenbridge branch.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advised on the Management Buy-Out transaction of Michael Parkes

Thomson Snell & Passmore advised on the Management Buy-Out transaction of Michael Parkes Surveyors Limited, a firm of Chartered Surveyors, Property & Planning Consultants based in Medway and London.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advise on purchase of Aldenham Golf & Country Club

We advised a long-standing client, based in the construction industry on its purchase of Aldenham Golf & Country Club.

Purchase of charity in administration

We acted for Real Group Limited, a professional training and education provider, in its purchase of assets of a distressed national charity, Dyslexia Action.

Purchase of organic farming company

We have acted for a longstanding individual client in connection with a recent business venture - the purchase of the entire share capital in a private family company involved in organic farming

Acting for longstanding client motor trade dealer group

Thomson Snell & Passmore has acted for the Motorline Group, a long-standing client of the firm in respect of its recent acquisitions of various dealerships across the South East, South West and the Midlands. 

Acting for a longstanding client in their most recent acquisitions

During 2016, Thomson Snell & Passmore acted for a longstanding client of the firm, Nurture Landscapes Holdings Limited, in respect of three acquisitions.  

Advice on Fox Print Services Acquisition of Mastercolour Plc

Thomson Snell & Passmore acted for Fox Print Services (Tunbridge Wells) Limited in relation to its acquisition of the entire issued share capital in Mastercolour Plc. Nick Gabay, a Partner in the Corporate & Commercial Team, led on the transaction.

Acquisition of Attitude Magazine

Thomson Snell & Passmore acted for Stream Publishing Limited in relation to its acquisition of Attitude Media Limited. Nick Gabay, a Partner in the Corporate & Commercial Team, led on the transaction.

Motorline further expands its range and geographical base

In March 2015 Motorline acquired a Maserati dealership in Cardiff. The business was acquired from the Arrow Automotive Group and will be the second Maserati dealership in the Motorline Group.

Sale of Liz Dove Limited to Cook Trading Limited

We acted for the shareholders of Liz Dove Limited in relation to the sale of that company to Cook Trading Limited.

Sale of agricultural software company

Thomson Snell & Passmore advised the shareholders of a company which specialises in the development of software for growers and agronomists on the sale of their company for approximately £6 million.

Acquisition of ClinIntel Limited

Thomson Snell & Passmore advises ClinIntel Limited on its acquisition by global biopharmaceutical giant.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advise on sale of online tax news service to Wolters Kluwer

Thomson Snell & Passmore advised Business Seminars International Limited (BSI) on the sale of its business to Wolters Kluwer, the leading provider of information, research and software tools in the global tax and accounting arena.

Procter Consultancy Limited

This case study demonstrates the expertise of our Corporate, Commercial, and Employment teams who together advised the shareholders of Proctor Consultancy Limited on the acquisition of Procter by Imparta Limited. The case study is an example of how we can work closely with a client to achieve the intended result, however complex the transaction and however short the timetable is.

How to sell a business, part 3 of 10: Understanding the process of selling your business

This week, we will consider the sale process as a whole. The Thomson Snell & Passmore online guide to selling your business provides an excellent overview of the main 8 stages of a sale. This article will drill into a bit more detail setting out ten tips for a successful sale based on our experience in this area.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advise on another successful Nurture Landscapes deal

Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore is pleased to announce the completion of another successful acquisition by its client Nurture Landscapes Limited. Grace Landscapes Ltd has recently been welcomed into the Nurture family and officially became part of the Nurture Group on 1 October 2018. 

How to sell a business, part 2 of 10: Structuring the 'exit' to achieve your goals

We will focus on a prospective seller who has put together their team of professional advisors and is starting to formulate their sales strategy.

How to sell a business, part 1 of 10: Preparing your business for an 'exit'

The term 'exit' is used a lot by business consultants, corporate finance managers, brokers, accountants and lawyers too. The term can have various meanings depending on the context but generally refers to a business owner's plan to sell their business.

Motorline invests further in Lexus

Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore have assisted the Motorline Group as it closes off the year with another acquisition - the purchase of Lexus Bristol.

£25 million independent tyre dealer and autocentre completes acquisition

Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore have advised Kent based family-run tyre dealer and autocentre company, Watling Tyre Service Limited, this week in connection with a share purchase and restructuring transaction for an undisclosed sum.

Motorline acquires again to strengthen Nissan market in the South of England

The Motorline group has recently completed another acquisition to add to its series of business purchases over the last few years.

Thomson Snell & Passmore advises Nurture on its fifth acquisition in the last 12 months expanding turnover to £35m

A national horticulture, landscape and grounds maintenance business headquartered in Surrey has completed its fifth acquisition in the last 12 months, with the latest deal taking its turnover to £35m and workforce to more than 500 employees.

Landscape maintenance firm expands with acquisition

A national horticulture, landscape and grounds maintenance business with headquarters in Surrey has expanded with the takeover of a North West counterpart.

When a merger between two companies fails

The following articles discusses why private and public acquisitions fall over, and how this can be prevented.  

Thomson Snell & Passmore completes asset purchase of trades parts specialist centre for Reading

Thomson Snell & Passmore’s corporate team has advised the Motorline Group in connection with its purchase of the Reading Trade Parts Specialist (TPS) Centre.

Grounds maintenance company snapped up

A Hampshire-based grounds maintenance company which has "more than 100 years of experience within the landscape industry" and works with some of the UK's largest blue chip organisations has been snapped up.

Thomson Snell & Passmore’s Corporate team launches innovative tool for those looking to sell their business

Leading South East law firm Thomson Snell & Passmore is delighted to launch their new interactive legal guide to selling your business.

Share purchase agreement: validity of earn-out notice

What is an earn out? An earn-out is a general expression covering any mechanism where, on a corporate acquisition, the purchase price is determined (in whole or in part) by reference to the performance of the target company or business over a specified period of time following completion of the acquisition.

Completion Accounts: accounting policies

What are completion accounts? The parties may in a share purchase transaction adopt a consideration structure whereby the purchase price is not fixed before completion and instead the transaction proceeds on the basis of a price which is adjusted after completion, on the basis of a set of completion accounts relating to the target company drawn up to the completion date.