Polestar CF advised Rayden Solicitors, a specialist family law firm, on its sale to Fletchers Group, the UK’s largest clinical negligence and serious injury practice.
Polestar CF advised on the sale of Semmco Group, an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures access equipment, to HAKI Safety
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised CAKE, kids and family production and distribution outfit leader, on its acquisition of Jetpack Distribution
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods, on its sale to leading Italian food brand, Certified Origins Italia
Polestar CF advised Home Care Software Leader, CareLineLive, on their acquisition of CareFor IT and Ulysses Platforms.
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised Africa-focused strategic advisory firm, Africa Matters Limited, on its sale to New York-based, J.S. Held
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised on the sale of risk consultancy, GPW group, to New York-based J. S. Held
Polestar CF advised ProActive Prosthetics, an independent healthcare company, on its sale to Ability Matters Group, backed by G Square Healthcare Private Equity
Polestar CF advised Hughes and Salvidge Waste Management Limited, a waste recycling business, to McCarthy Marland ("MM").
Polestar CF advised Rayden Solicitors, a specialist family law firm, on its sale to Fletchers Group, the UK’s largest clinical negligence and serious injury practice.
Polestar CF advised on the sale of Semmco Group, an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures access equipment, to HAKI Safety
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised CAKE, kids and family production and distribution outfit leader, on its acquisition of Jetpack Distribution
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods, on its sale to leading Italian food brand, Certified Origins Italia
Polestar CF advised Home Care Software Leader, CareLineLive, on their acquisition of CareFor IT and Ulysses Platforms.
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised Africa-focused strategic advisory firm, Africa Matters Limited, on its sale to New York-based, J.S. Held
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised on the sale of risk consultancy, GPW group, to New York-based J. S. Held
Polestar CF advised ProActive Prosthetics, an independent healthcare company, on its sale to Ability Matters Group, backed by G Square Healthcare Private Equity
Polestar CF advised Hughes and Salvidge Waste Management Limited, a waste recycling business, to McCarthy Marland ("MM").
Polestar CF advised Soak & Sleep, a UK based e-commerce retailer, on its sale to US-based Malouf
Polestar CF assisted the management team of CAKE Entertainment Limited, a leading children’s and family entertainment production and distribution company, with the buyout of an overseas shareholder.
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of People Value, a market-leading flexible benefits software business, on its sale to the management team in an Ethos Partners-backed management buyout.
Polestar CF advised Double First (Engage), a leading education Management Information System for private and international schools, on its sale to Australia's Education Horizons Group
Advised on debt restructuring of education supplies business, following COVID lockdown, with funding provided by Arbuthnot Latham
MessageDirect's acquisition of PHD in Communications Ltd
Debt advisory with funds raised from Clydesdale (now Virgin Money) for acquisitions
Message Direct’s Acquisition of Internet Communications (Services) Limited
Management Buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Sale of the UK's first independent licensed telecoms provider, Du Pre, to Southern Communications, backed by Livingbridge (private equity)
Advised the shareholders of Plastico during their debt renegotiation with HSBC
Foresight provided development capital for intelligent fire suppression specialist, iMist
Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham
Sale of specialist rail sector contractor, Readypower, to Primary Capital via MBO
Assisting Casa Cuervo on its purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo
MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers
Vendor initiated MBO of high-technology cables manufacturer funded by Lloyds Bank Plc
Assisted CP Plus with acquisitions in its buy and build
Disposal of IT support and distribution business to Denmark's EET Group
Debt advisory for KIMS Hospital with Clydesdale bank providing senior debt and Magnetar Capital providing mezzanine for new-build hospital
Debt advisory for expansion of Harley Street cancer treatment specialist, The London Clinic, with Barclays Bank Plc
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business
Advised vendor on sale to Danwood Ltd - a key feature of this transaction was the value attributed to the in-house software
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
Disposal via MBO funded by Maven Capital and HSBC
Partial exit and MBO of international analytics and data science consulting business, funded by Mobeus Private Equity
New Zealand’s first take-private transaction, Pacific Retail Group, funded by Logan and GE
Series of bolt-on acquisition for Graphite PE, backed by Micheldever Tyre Services
Strategic advice on the restructuring of Powerhouse for New Zealand-listed Pacific Retail Group - this included the first use of a CVA to limit shareholder exposure to long leases
Investment in Australia-based CFD business by Mustard Systems
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Severn
Assisted in MBO of Southampton-based fertility clinic
Sale of platform lift business, Gartec, to Sweden-based Aritco Lift AB
Business planning, strategy and bidding for healthcare services in East Kent
Renegotiation of debt facilities following acquisition
Assisted Mobeus in its investment into logistics business Anthony Ward Thomas, Bishops and Aussie Man in a Van
Debt advisory in relation to Barclays replacing outgoing debt syndicate partner
Sale of eDrive Engineering Services Limited to US tech buyer
Advised BGF on its growth capital investment into this fast-growing secure payment business
Natwest-funded MBO of audio-visual equipment supplier, Shooting Partners
Debt advisory for Produce World on renegotiation of group facilities
General advisory in relation to this health and social care provider
Disposal of ingredients business to Maven-backed Atlantic Foods
Assisted in debt raising from Clydesdale Bank for leading Burger King franchiser
Advised shareholders on disposal of travel agency network
Debt advisory to board of AIM-listed international travel group in its negotiations with Barclays
Sale of PAT testing business OCS Group
Advising on the sale of this translation business to Australia’s Appen Ltd
Advised management on its MBO of flow meter business, with funding from Natwest Bank
Corporate finance advice for this specialist VW camper vehicle business, an early adopter of online sales
Capital raising for this expanding hotel developer from ESO Capital
Capital raising from Nigel Wray into this branded consumer products business
Sale of gaming business to Sweden’s Boss Media and International Game Technology Plc
Advised Altitude Partners on its investment into this specialist manufacturing business
Debt advisory services for International expansion of chatbot, automated virtual assistant software
Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel construction business
Sale of IFA business to Bestinvest
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Supported management in raising capital for a local community solar farm
Assisted management with its renegotiation of facilities with Santander
Sale to management
Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders, funded by Barclays Bank Plc
Sale of telecoms and infrastructure business to Nine Telecom - now owned by LDC-backed Onecom
Capital raising for technology business from high-net-worth individuals
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Erskine
Sale of metal recycling business to market leader, European Metal Recycling
Sale of vehicle leasing company to GKL Leasing
Advised the shareholders of Parker on approaches from potential bidders - sold to Cairngorm Capital
Acquisition of Independent Components Limited - a flue systems manufacturer
Assistance with Dental Medical Plan's development of online practitioner training
Advised CTI Certification, headquartered in Shenzhen, on its acquisition of CEM International
Advised marketing agency, Crown, on its acquisition of Acclaim
Advised shareholders on the sale of specialist marketing communications agency to competitor, Communique
Crowd funding of community solar farm
Advised on AIM fundraise for call centre software provider
CPI provides seals valves and related products for the compressor market, its specialist expertise driving enhanced efficiency, performance and longevity for customers in the air separation, natural gas and petrochemical industries. Sold to EnPro Inc, a US listed buyer.
Strategic advice to world-renowned classic Aston Martin specialist
Disposal advisory services to ETC Communications, an IT consulting services company, on its disposal to listed business software solutions provider Touchstone Group
Equity raising from Altitude partners for schools travel business
Strategic valuation advice to shareholders
Advised on the disposal of Claydon Group Holdings to a private investors group
Debt advisory on working capital facility provided by Nucleus Commercial Finance, for green building materials business
Acquisition advice on purchase of Spanish Agromark and its UK distribution partner, Marshalls
Sale of British & Brazilian to AG Thames Holdings Limited
Acquisition of MMF Group Limited - a specialist chimney and flue supplier
Advised on acquisition of D Ford Associates, a specialist CCTV and thermal imaging security business
Advised on Acquisition of Overtis Solutions, a security software and hardware business, out of Overtis Group
Advised founders on their exit to co-shareholders
Polestar CF advised Rayden Solicitors, a specialist family law firm, on its sale to Fletchers Group, the UK’s largest clinical negligence and serious injury practice.
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods, on its sale to leading Italian food brand, Certified Origins Italia
Polestar CF advised Africa-focused strategic advisory firm, Africa Matters Limited, on its sale to New York-based, J.S. Held
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised on the sale of risk consultancy, GPW group, to New York-based J. S. Held
MessageDirect's acquisition of PHD in Communications Ltd
Debt advisory with funds raised from Clydesdale (now Virgin Money) for acquisitions
Message Direct’s Acquisition of Internet Communications (Services) Limited
Sale of specialist rail sector contractor, Readypower, to Primary Capital via MBO
Assisted CP Plus with acquisitions in its buy and build
Disposal of IT support and distribution business to Denmark's EET Group
Advised vendor on sale to Danwood Ltd - a key feature of this transaction was the value attributed to the in-house software
Disposal via MBO funded by Maven Capital and HSBC
Partial exit and MBO of international analytics and data science consulting business, funded by Mobeus Private Equity
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Severn
Assisted Mobeus in its investment into logistics business Anthony Ward Thomas, Bishops and Aussie Man in a Van
Debt advisory in relation to Barclays replacing outgoing debt syndicate partner
Sale of eDrive Engineering Services Limited to US tech buyer
Advised BGF on its growth capital investment into this fast-growing secure payment business
Natwest-funded MBO of audio-visual equipment supplier, Shooting Partners
Advised shareholders on disposal of travel agency network
Debt advisory to board of AIM-listed international travel group in its negotiations with Barclays
Sale of PAT testing business OCS Group
Advising on the sale of this translation business to Australia’s Appen Ltd
Capital raising for this expanding hotel developer from ESO Capital
Sale of IFA business to Bestinvest
Sale to management
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Erskine
Sale of metal recycling business to market leader, European Metal Recycling
Sale of vehicle leasing company to GKL Leasing
Advised CTI Certification, headquartered in Shenzhen, on its acquisition of CEM International
Advised marketing agency, Crown, on its acquisition of Acclaim
Advised shareholders on the sale of specialist marketing communications agency to competitor, Communique
Advised on AIM fundraise for call centre software provider
Equity raising from Altitude partners for schools travel business
Advised the shareholders of Plastico during their debt renegotiation with HSBC
Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham
Assisting Casa Cuervo on its purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo
Debt advisory for Produce World on renegotiation of group facilities
Disposal of ingredients business to Maven-backed Atlantic Foods
Assisted in debt raising from Clydesdale Bank for leading Burger King franchiser
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Strategic valuation advice to shareholders
Acquisition advice on purchase of Spanish Agromark and its UK distribution partner, Marshalls
Sale of British & Brazilian to AG Thames Holdings Limited
Advised founders on their exit to co-shareholders
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised Home Care Software Leader, CareLineLive, on their acquisition of CareFor IT and Ulysses Platforms.
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised ProActive Prosthetics, an independent healthcare company, on its sale to Ability Matters Group, backed by G Square Healthcare Private Equity
Polestar CF advised Double First (Engage), a leading education Management Information System for private and international schools, on its sale to Australia's Education Horizons Group
Advised on debt restructuring of education supplies business, following COVID lockdown, with funding provided by Arbuthnot Latham
Management Buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Debt advisory for KIMS Hospital with Clydesdale bank providing senior debt and Magnetar Capital providing mezzanine for new-build hospital
Debt advisory for expansion of Harley Street cancer treatment specialist, The London Clinic, with Barclays Bank Plc
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Assisted in MBO of Southampton-based fertility clinic
Business planning, strategy and bidding for healthcare services in East Kent
General advisory in relation to this health and social care provider
Assisted management with its renegotiation of facilities with Santander
Sale to management
Assistance with Dental Medical Plan's development of online practitioner training
Equity raising from Altitude partners for schools travel business
Polestar CF advised on the sale of Semmco Group, an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures access equipment, to HAKI Safety
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods, on its sale to leading Italian food brand, Certified Origins Italia
Polestar CF advised Soak & Sleep, a UK based e-commerce retailer, on its sale to US-based Malouf
Advised the shareholders of Plastico during their debt renegotiation with HSBC
Foresight provided development capital for intelligent fire suppression specialist, iMist
Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham
Assisting Casa Cuervo on its purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo
MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers
Vendor initiated MBO of high-technology cables manufacturer funded by Lloyds Bank Plc
Debt advisory for KIMS Hospital with Clydesdale bank providing senior debt and Magnetar Capital providing mezzanine for new-build hospital
Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
New Zealand’s first take-private transaction, Pacific Retail Group, funded by Logan and GE
Series of bolt-on acquisition for Graphite PE, backed by Micheldever Tyre Services
Strategic advice on the restructuring of Powerhouse for New Zealand-listed Pacific Retail Group - this included the first use of a CVA to limit shareholder exposure to long leases
Sale of platform lift business, Gartec, to Sweden-based Aritco Lift AB
Renegotiation of debt facilities following acquisition
Assisted Mobeus in its investment into logistics business Anthony Ward Thomas, Bishops and Aussie Man in a Van
Sale of eDrive Engineering Services Limited to US tech buyer
Disposal of ingredients business to Maven-backed Atlantic Foods
Assisted in debt raising from Clydesdale Bank for leading Burger King franchiser
Advised management on its MBO of flow meter business, with funding from Natwest Bank
Corporate finance advice for this specialist VW camper vehicle business, an early adopter of online sales
Capital raising from Nigel Wray into this branded consumer products business
Advised Altitude Partners on its investment into this specialist manufacturing business
Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel construction business
Advised the shareholders of Parker on approaches from potential bidders - sold to Cairngorm Capital
Acquisition of Independent Components Limited - a flue systems manufacturer
CPI provides seals valves and related products for the compressor market, its specialist expertise driving enhanced efficiency, performance and longevity for customers in the air separation, natural gas and petrochemical industries. Sold to EnPro Inc, a US listed buyer.
Strategic advice to world-renowned classic Aston Martin specialist
Strategic valuation advice to shareholders
Advised on the disposal of Claydon Group Holdings to a private investors group
Debt advisory on working capital facility provided by Nucleus Commercial Finance, for green building materials business
Acquisition advice on purchase of Spanish Agromark and its UK distribution partner, Marshalls
Sale of British & Brazilian to AG Thames Holdings Limited
Acquisition of MMF Group Limited - a specialist chimney and flue supplier
Advised on Acquisition of Overtis Solutions, a security software and hardware business, out of Overtis Group
Advised founders on their exit to co-shareholders
Polestar CF advised CAKE, kids and family production and distribution outfit leader, on its acquisition of Jetpack Distribution
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised Soak & Sleep, a UK based e-commerce retailer, on its sale to US-based Malouf
Polestar CF assisted the management team of CAKE Entertainment Limited, a leading children’s and family entertainment production and distribution company, with the buyout of an overseas shareholder.
Polestar CF advised Double First (Engage), a leading education Management Information System for private and international schools, on its sale to Australia's Education Horizons Group
Sale of the UK's first independent licensed telecoms provider, Du Pre, to Southern Communications, backed by Livingbridge (private equity)
MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers
Vendor initiated MBO of high-technology cables manufacturer funded by Lloyds Bank Plc
Disposal of IT support and distribution business to Denmark's EET Group
Advised vendor on sale to Danwood Ltd - a key feature of this transaction was the value attributed to the in-house software
Partial exit and MBO of international analytics and data science consulting business, funded by Mobeus Private Equity
Investment in Australia-based CFD business by Mustard Systems
Sale of eDrive Engineering Services Limited to US tech buyer
Advised BGF on its growth capital investment into this fast-growing secure payment business
Debt advisory to board of AIM-listed international travel group in its negotiations with Barclays
Advised management on its MBO of flow meter business, with funding from Natwest Bank
Sale of gaming business to Sweden’s Boss Media and International Game Technology Plc
Debt advisory services for International expansion of chatbot, automated virtual assistant software
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Sale of telecoms and infrastructure business to Nine Telecom - now owned by LDC-backed Onecom
Capital raising for technology business from high-net-worth individuals
Assistance with Dental Medical Plan's development of online practitioner training
Advised on AIM fundraise for call centre software provider
Disposal advisory services to ETC Communications, an IT consulting services company, on its disposal to listed business software solutions provider Touchstone Group
Advised on acquisition of D Ford Associates, a specialist CCTV and thermal imaging security business
Advised on Acquisition of Overtis Solutions, a security software and hardware business, out of Overtis Group
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised Hughes and Salvidge Waste Management Limited, a waste recycling business, to McCarthy Marland ("MM").
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of People Value, a market-leading flexible benefits software business, on its sale to the management team in an Ethos Partners-backed management buyout.
Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
Debt advisory for Produce World on renegotiation of group facilities
Supported management in raising capital for a local community solar farm
Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders, funded by Barclays Bank Plc
Sale of metal recycling business to market leader, European Metal Recycling
Crowd funding of community solar farm
Debt advisory on working capital facility provided by Nucleus Commercial Finance, for green building materials business
Polestar CF advised Rayden Solicitors, a specialist family law firm, on its sale to Fletchers Group, the UK’s largest clinical negligence and serious injury practice.
Polestar CF advised on the sale of Semmco Group, an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures access equipment, to HAKI Safety
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised CAKE, kids and family production and distribution outfit leader, on its acquisition of Jetpack Distribution
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods, on its sale to leading Italian food brand, Certified Origins Italia
Polestar CF advised Home Care Software Leader, CareLineLive, on their acquisition of CareFor IT and Ulysses Platforms.
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised Africa-focused strategic advisory firm, Africa Matters Limited, on its sale to New York-based, J.S. Held
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised on the sale of risk consultancy, GPW group, to New York-based J. S. Held
Polestar CF advised ProActive Prosthetics, an independent healthcare company, on its sale to Ability Matters Group, backed by G Square Healthcare Private Equity
Polestar CF advised Hughes and Salvidge Waste Management Limited, a waste recycling business, to McCarthy Marland ("MM").
Polestar CF advised Soak & Sleep, a UK based e-commerce retailer, on its sale to US-based Malouf
Polestar CF assisted the management team of CAKE Entertainment Limited, a leading children’s and family entertainment production and distribution company, with the buyout of an overseas shareholder.
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of People Value, a market-leading flexible benefits software business, on its sale to the management team in an Ethos Partners-backed management buyout.
Polestar CF advised Double First (Engage), a leading education Management Information System for private and international schools, on its sale to Australia's Education Horizons Group
Advised on debt restructuring of education supplies business, following COVID lockdown, with funding provided by Arbuthnot Latham
MessageDirect's acquisition of PHD in Communications Ltd
Debt advisory with funds raised from Clydesdale (now Virgin Money) for acquisitions
Message Direct’s Acquisition of Internet Communications (Services) Limited
Management Buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Sale of the UK's first independent licensed telecoms provider, Du Pre, to Southern Communications, backed by Livingbridge (private equity)
Advised the shareholders of Plastico during their debt renegotiation with HSBC
Foresight provided development capital for intelligent fire suppression specialist, iMist
Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham
Sale of specialist rail sector contractor, Readypower, to Primary Capital via MBO
Assisting Casa Cuervo on its purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo
MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers
Vendor initiated MBO of high-technology cables manufacturer funded by Lloyds Bank Plc
Assisted CP Plus with acquisitions in its buy and build
Disposal of IT support and distribution business to Denmark's EET Group
Debt advisory for KIMS Hospital with Clydesdale bank providing senior debt and Magnetar Capital providing mezzanine for new-build hospital
Debt advisory for expansion of Harley Street cancer treatment specialist, The London Clinic, with Barclays Bank Plc
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business
Advised vendor on sale to Danwood Ltd - a key feature of this transaction was the value attributed to the in-house software
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
Disposal via MBO funded by Maven Capital and HSBC
Partial exit and MBO of international analytics and data science consulting business, funded by Mobeus Private Equity
New Zealand’s first take-private transaction, Pacific Retail Group, funded by Logan and GE
Series of bolt-on acquisition for Graphite PE, backed by Micheldever Tyre Services
Strategic advice on the restructuring of Powerhouse for New Zealand-listed Pacific Retail Group - this included the first use of a CVA to limit shareholder exposure to long leases
Investment in Australia-based CFD business by Mustard Systems
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Severn
Assisted in MBO of Southampton-based fertility clinic
Sale of platform lift business, Gartec, to Sweden-based Aritco Lift AB
Business planning, strategy and bidding for healthcare services in East Kent
Renegotiation of debt facilities following acquisition
Assisted Mobeus in its investment into logistics business Anthony Ward Thomas, Bishops and Aussie Man in a Van
Debt advisory in relation to Barclays replacing outgoing debt syndicate partner
Sale of eDrive Engineering Services Limited to US tech buyer
Advised BGF on its growth capital investment into this fast-growing secure payment business
Natwest-funded MBO of audio-visual equipment supplier, Shooting Partners
Debt advisory for Produce World on renegotiation of group facilities
General advisory in relation to this health and social care provider
Disposal of ingredients business to Maven-backed Atlantic Foods
Assisted in debt raising from Clydesdale Bank for leading Burger King franchiser
Advised shareholders on disposal of travel agency network
Debt advisory to board of AIM-listed international travel group in its negotiations with Barclays
Sale of PAT testing business OCS Group
Advising on the sale of this translation business to Australia’s Appen Ltd
Advised management on its MBO of flow meter business, with funding from Natwest Bank
Corporate finance advice for this specialist VW camper vehicle business, an early adopter of online sales
Capital raising for this expanding hotel developer from ESO Capital
Capital raising from Nigel Wray into this branded consumer products business
Sale of gaming business to Sweden’s Boss Media and International Game Technology Plc
Advised Altitude Partners on its investment into this specialist manufacturing business
Debt advisory services for International expansion of chatbot, automated virtual assistant software
Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel construction business
Sale of IFA business to Bestinvest
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Supported management in raising capital for a local community solar farm
Assisted management with its renegotiation of facilities with Santander
Sale to management
Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders, funded by Barclays Bank Plc
Sale of telecoms and infrastructure business to Nine Telecom - now owned by LDC-backed Onecom
Capital raising for technology business from high-net-worth individuals
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Erskine
Sale of metal recycling business to market leader, European Metal Recycling
Sale of vehicle leasing company to GKL Leasing
Advised the shareholders of Parker on approaches from potential bidders - sold to Cairngorm Capital
Acquisition of Independent Components Limited - a flue systems manufacturer
Assistance with Dental Medical Plan's development of online practitioner training
Advised CTI Certification, headquartered in Shenzhen, on its acquisition of CEM International
Advised marketing agency, Crown, on its acquisition of Acclaim
Advised shareholders on the sale of specialist marketing communications agency to competitor, Communique
Crowd funding of community solar farm
Advised on AIM fundraise for call centre software provider
CPI provides seals valves and related products for the compressor market, its specialist expertise driving enhanced efficiency, performance and longevity for customers in the air separation, natural gas and petrochemical industries. Sold to EnPro Inc, a US listed buyer.
Strategic advice to world-renowned classic Aston Martin specialist
Disposal advisory services to ETC Communications, an IT consulting services company, on its disposal to listed business software solutions provider Touchstone Group
Equity raising from Altitude partners for schools travel business
Strategic valuation advice to shareholders
Advised on the disposal of Claydon Group Holdings to a private investors group
Debt advisory on working capital facility provided by Nucleus Commercial Finance, for green building materials business
Acquisition advice on purchase of Spanish Agromark and its UK distribution partner, Marshalls
Sale of British & Brazilian to AG Thames Holdings Limited
Acquisition of MMF Group Limited - a specialist chimney and flue supplier
Advised on acquisition of D Ford Associates, a specialist CCTV and thermal imaging security business
Advised on Acquisition of Overtis Solutions, a security software and hardware business, out of Overtis Group
Advised founders on their exit to co-shareholders
Advised on debt restructuring of education supplies business, following COVID lockdown, with funding provided by Arbuthnot Latham
MessageDirect's acquisition of PHD in Communications Ltd
Debt advisory with funds raised from Clydesdale (now Virgin Money) for acquisitions
Message Direct’s Acquisition of Internet Communications (Services) Limited
Management Buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Advised the shareholders of Plastico during their debt renegotiation with HSBC
Refinancing of eGreen from HSBC to Arbuthnot Latham
Vendor initiated MBO of high-technology cables manufacturer funded by Lloyds Bank Plc
Debt advisory for KIMS Hospital with Clydesdale bank providing senior debt and Magnetar Capital providing mezzanine for new-build hospital
Debt advisory for expansion of Harley Street cancer treatment specialist, The London Clinic, with Barclays Bank Plc
Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
Disposal via MBO funded by Maven Capital and HSBC
New Zealand’s first take-private transaction, Pacific Retail Group, funded by Logan and GE
Strategic advice on the restructuring of Powerhouse for New Zealand-listed Pacific Retail Group - this included the first use of a CVA to limit shareholder exposure to long leases
Business planning, strategy and bidding for healthcare services in East Kent
Renegotiation of debt facilities following acquisition
Debt advisory in relation to Barclays replacing outgoing debt syndicate partner
Natwest-funded MBO of audio-visual equipment supplier, Shooting Partners
Debt advisory for Produce World on renegotiation of group facilities
Assisted in debt raising from Clydesdale Bank for leading Burger King franchiser
Debt advisory to board of AIM-listed international travel group in its negotiations with Barclays
Advised management on its MBO of flow meter business, with funding from Natwest Bank
Capital raising for this expanding hotel developer from ESO Capital
Debt advisory services for International expansion of chatbot, automated virtual assistant software
Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel construction business
Supported management in raising capital for a local community solar farm
Assisted management with its renegotiation of facilities with Santander
Debt Advisory to buy out minority shareholders, funded by Barclays Bank Plc
Crowd funding of community solar farm
Debt advisory on working capital facility provided by Nucleus Commercial Finance, for green building materials business
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of People Value, a market-leading flexible benefits software business, on its sale to the management team in an Ethos Partners-backed management buyout.
Foresight provided development capital for intelligent fire suppression specialist, iMist
MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
New Zealand’s first take-private transaction, Pacific Retail Group, funded by Logan and GE
Investment in Australia-based CFD business by Mustard Systems
Assisted Mobeus in its investment into logistics business Anthony Ward Thomas, Bishops and Aussie Man in a Van
Advised BGF on its growth capital investment into this fast-growing secure payment business
Capital raising from Nigel Wray into this branded consumer products business
Advised Altitude Partners on its investment into this specialist manufacturing business
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Capital raising for technology business from high-net-worth individuals
Assistance with Dental Medical Plan's development of online practitioner training
Advised on AIM fundraise for call centre software provider
Equity raising from Altitude partners for schools travel business
Polestar CF advised Rayden Solicitors, a specialist family law firm, on its sale to Fletchers Group, the UK’s largest clinical negligence and serious injury practice.
Polestar CF advised on the sale of Semmco Group, an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures access equipment, to HAKI Safety
Polestar CF advised Schoolblazer, the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, on its sale to Australian investment company Hancock & Gore
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of Italian Realfoods, on its sale to leading Italian food brand, Certified Origins Italia
Polestar CF advised app-based mental wellbeing support provider, Companion Apps Limited, to US-based Terryberry
Polestar CF advised Africa-focused strategic advisory firm, Africa Matters Limited, on its sale to New York-based, J.S. Held
Polestar CF advised fast-growing ESG consultancy and software provider, EVORA Global, on partial exit and development capital with funding from Bridges (impact investor), MSCI and Farview
Polestar CF advised on the sale of risk consultancy, GPW group, to New York-based J. S. Held
Polestar CF advised ProActive Prosthetics, an independent healthcare company, on its sale to Ability Matters Group, backed by G Square Healthcare Private Equity
Polestar CF advised Hughes and Salvidge Waste Management Limited, a waste recycling business, to McCarthy Marland ("MM").
Polestar CF advised Soak & Sleep, a UK based e-commerce retailer, on its sale to US-based Malouf
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of People Value, a market-leading flexible benefits software business, on its sale to the management team in an Ethos Partners-backed management buyout.
Polestar CF advised Double First (Engage), a leading education Management Information System for private and international schools, on its sale to Australia's Education Horizons Group
Management Buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Sale of the UK's first independent licensed telecoms provider, Du Pre, to Southern Communications, backed by Livingbridge (private equity)
Sale of specialist rail sector contractor, Readypower, to Primary Capital via MBO
Disposal of IT support and distribution business to Denmark's EET Group
Advised vendor on sale to Danwood Ltd - a key feature of this transaction was the value attributed to the in-house software
Disposal via MBO funded by Maven Capital and HSBC
Sale of platform lift business, Gartec, to Sweden-based Aritco Lift AB
Sale of eDrive Engineering Services Limited to US tech buyer
Disposal of ingredients business to Maven-backed Atlantic Foods
Advised shareholders on disposal of travel agency network
Sale of PAT testing business OCS Group
Advising on the sale of this translation business to Australia’s Appen Ltd
Sale of gaming business to Sweden’s Boss Media and International Game Technology Plc
Accelerated disposal of South Coast steel construction business
Sale of IFA business to Bestinvest
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Sale to management
Sale of telecoms and infrastructure business to Nine Telecom - now owned by LDC-backed Onecom
Sale of metal recycling business to market leader, European Metal Recycling
Sale of vehicle leasing company to GKL Leasing
Advised shareholders on the sale of specialist marketing communications agency to competitor, Communique
CPI provides seals valves and related products for the compressor market, its specialist expertise driving enhanced efficiency, performance and longevity for customers in the air separation, natural gas and petrochemical industries. Sold to EnPro Inc, a US listed buyer.
Strategic advice to world-renowned classic Aston Martin specialist
Disposal advisory services to ETC Communications, an IT consulting services company, on its disposal to listed business software solutions provider Touchstone Group
Advised on the disposal of Claydon Group Holdings to a private investors group
Acquisition advice on purchase of Spanish Agromark and its UK distribution partner, Marshalls
Sale of British & Brazilian to AG Thames Holdings Limited
Advised founders on their exit to co-shareholders
Polestar CF advised CAKE, kids and family production and distribution outfit leader, on its acquisition of Jetpack Distribution
Polestar CF advised Home Care Software Leader, CareLineLive, on their acquisition of CareFor IT and Ulysses Platforms.
MessageDirect's acquisition of PHD in Communications Ltd
Message Direct’s Acquisition of Internet Communications (Services) Limited
Assisting Casa Cuervo on its purchase of Irish whiskey distillery, Bushmills, for $760m from Diageo
Assisted CP Plus with acquisitions in its buy and build
Series of bolt-on acquisition for Graphite PE, backed by Micheldever Tyre Services
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Severn
Assisted Tel Aviv-based Tefen in sourcing and completing acquisition of UK consulting business, Erskine
Acquisition of Independent Components Limited - a flue systems manufacturer
Advised CTI Certification, headquartered in Shenzhen, on its acquisition of CEM International
Advised marketing agency, Crown, on its acquisition of Acclaim
Acquisition of MMF Group Limited - a specialist chimney and flue supplier
Advised on acquisition of D Ford Associates, a specialist CCTV and thermal imaging security business
Advised on Acquisition of Overtis Solutions, a security software and hardware business, out of Overtis Group
Polestar CF assisted the management team of CAKE Entertainment Limited, a leading children’s and family entertainment production and distribution company, with the buyout of an overseas shareholder.
Polestar CF advised the shareholders of People Value, a market-leading flexible benefits software business, on its sale to the management team in an Ethos Partners-backed management buyout.
Management Buyout of arts and crafts educational supplier, Specialist Crafts (three weeks before lockdown!)
Sale of specialist rail sector contractor, Readypower, to Primary Capital via MBO
MBO of GTK, a semiconductor business, backed by Yorkshire Fund Managers
Vendor initiated MBO of high-technology cables manufacturer funded by Lloyds Bank Plc
Investment in adult education and skills business by Bridge Ventures
Debt advisory and sale to management of leading retail packaging business
Disposal via MBO funded by Maven Capital and HSBC
Partial exit and MBO of international analytics and data science consulting business, funded by Mobeus Private Equity
New Zealand’s first take-private transaction, Pacific Retail Group, funded by Logan and GE
Assisted in MBO of Southampton-based fertility clinic
Natwest-funded MBO of audio-visual equipment supplier, Shooting Partners
Advised management on its MBO of flow meter business, with funding from Natwest Bank
Advised Altitude Partners on its investment into this specialist manufacturing business
Sold to a consortium of international investors lead by Westbridge Private Equity
Sale to management
Polestar CF assisted the management team of CAKE Entertainment Limited, a leading children’s and family entertainment production and distribution company, with the buyout of an overseas shareholder.
Growth capital provided for green building materials business by Octopus Ventures and Clydesdale Growth fund
Strategic advice on the restructuring of Powerhouse for New Zealand-listed Pacific Retail Group - this included the first use of a CVA to limit shareholder exposure to long leases
Business planning, strategy and bidding for healthcare services in East Kent
General advisory in relation to this health and social care provider
Corporate finance advice for this specialist VW camper vehicle business, an early adopter of online sales
Advised the shareholders of Parker on approaches from potential bidders - sold to Cairngorm Capital
Strategic valuation advice to shareholders
