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Armstrong Teasdale

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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.

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Testimonials

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  • '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

Other key lawyers

Joan Yu, Una Deretic, Yvonne Costello, Coral Yu