England - London • Corporate and commercial
Armstrong Teasdale
Armstrong Teasdale‘s corporate team is noted for its growing presence in the IT, medical technology, advanced manufacturing and branded businesses sectors. The practice is noted for its proficiency in cross-border transactions where practice head Peter Kohl – a dual-qualified practitioner in the UK and US – is an active figure. Joan Yu, who leads the firm’s capital markets group, specialises in public M&A and cross-border transactions. Una Deretic is recommended for her expertise in retail and natural resources M&A, particularly on deals with an international aspect.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Very experienced corporate department. Clarity of communication is their key strength. Clients like working with their straightforward approach.'
- 'Una Deretic is an experienced and first-class operator. Diligent, hardworking and clear communicator. Focusses on key deliverables and not minutiae.'
Key clients
- Applegreen Plc / Welcome Break
- Closerstill
- VolkerWessels
- United Oil & Gas Plc
- Victoria Oil & Gas Plc
- FKA Brands
- Rurelec Plc
- Pembridge Resources Plc
- VSA Capital Limited
- RDCP Capital
- Finsol Systems
- Silverwood Brands Plc
Work highlights
- Advised AQSE-quoted Silverwood Brands Plc in connection with its acquisition of a minority stakes in Lush, a British skincare and cosmetics manufacturer and retailer. Deal value £216.8 million.
- Advised RDCP Group Limited on in its acquisition of a 75% stake in precision engineering group Pexion, in a transaction valued at £34 million.
- Advised the principal shareholders of Tictrac Limited, a leading wellness software company in the U.K., in the sale of all the shares of the company to Dialogue Health Technologies Inc., a leading healthcare provider listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Deal value £36 million.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Kohl