Swinburne Maddison LLP and Clive Owen LLP have supported the expansion plans of a leading international lighting manufacturer. County Durham-headquartered Artech Lighting has completed the successful acquisition of Keighley-based Powerlite Fitzgerald, further extending its coverage across the UK and strengthening its position across global markets. Lead advisory services were provided by Michael Cantwell, Corporate Finance […]
Category: Deals
Smart Media Group secures significant investment to boost UK market share and increase workforce
Smart Media Group, the North East-based outdoor advertising, media and communications specialist, is embarking on the next phase of its growth after securing significant investment to boost its market presence and create additional employment. The business has received a seven-figure investment for a minority share in the group led by M Core Ventures, part of […]
Stokesley-Based Business Sold To French Flooring Specialist
Stokesley-based group, Genesis Brands Limited (Genesis) has concluded a sale for an undisclosed sum, to French company Gerflor, a specialist and world leader in eco-responsible flooring. Aidan Bruce, the sole shareholder of Genesis, instructed Armstong Watson Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers and law firm Swinburne Maddison at the beginning of the year in the sale […]
Swinburne Maddison Helps Bring First Padel Facility To The North East
One of the region’s leading law firms has put the North East on the map with its behind-the-scenes legal work at Infinite Durham, a multi-activity park at Belmont Business Park on the outskirts of Durham city, which is to become home to the first indoor, dedicated padel facility in the North East – the fastest growing […]
Swinburne Maddison completes MBO for North East bespoke windows and doors specialist
Leading Durham law firm, Swinburne Maddison, has concluded work on a management buy-out (MBO) at NE&C Windows and Doors (NE&C) in Washington. The law firm advised the current management team in respect of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of NE&C, facilitating all aspects of the transaction to completion. The opportunity to undertake […]
Swinburne Maddison advises Argenbright on its acquisition of The Protector Group
Strategic deal facilitates expansion and leads to first UK bolt-on acquisition for US company Following its role advising the shareholders of Amberstone Security Group Limited (Amberstone) in connection with the investment made by Argenbright Holdings LLC (Argenbright) earlier this year, Durham city’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP, has advised Argenbright on its second transaction […]
Swinburne Maddison acts in Zen deal
Zen, the highly popular Asian fusion restaurant in Durham City, is under new ownership following the purchase of its entire issued share capital for an undisclosed sum by local entrepreneurs, Zak Newton and Sam Gadd. Trading under a newly registered company, Zen UK Holdings Limited, the pair instructed Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison […]
Successful entrepreneurial brothers combine business interests to aid expansion
Leading Durham law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison), has advised two entrepreneurial brothers, Richard and Peter Bennett, in respect of a merger of each of their highly successful businesses. The merger is intended to expand their reach, range of services and market share within the print and signage industry. Richard and Julie Bennett (directors […]
Swinburne Maddison advises tech start up Yakkr on six figure pre-seed investment
Now valued at over £2 million, Yakkr set to become go to platform for gaming experiences Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison) has provided legal advice to an exciting new tech start-up, Yakkr, in relation to a six-figure pre-seed investment. The investment gives Yakkr a valuation in excess of £2 million. […]
North East Entrepreneurs make first move into healthcare sector with Caremore acquisition
Two well-known North East entrepreneurs have taken their first steps into the healthcare sector with the acquisition of a successful Teesside equipment supplier. Richard and Julie Bennett, owners of specialist regional print and design firm Newcastle Print Solutions (NPS), have purchased Caremore Services of Redcar from directors Peter Moore and David Caley for an undisclosed […]
