Related insights: Mergers and Acquisitions

Regional growth in sight as WBD advises on East Midlands acquisition for TradeChoice

11 Mar 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised on the latest expansion of a major carpet and flooring distributor with the acquisition of a Nottingham-based company.

The firm's Corporate Finance team, which advises a number of globally-leading consumer brands and retailers, has acted for TradeChoice, a member of the Carpetright group, on the purchase of T&R Floor Covering Distribution, a family-run firm with more than three decades of expertise in the East Midlands.

Womble Bond Dickinson advises Bovill on acquisition by Ocorian

12 Feb 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised specialist regulatory consultancy firm Bovill on its acquisition by Ocorian, a specialist global provider of financial and corporate administration services and regulatory solutions.

The acquisition of Bovill will enhance Ocorian's global regulatory and compliance platform to meet growing demand from asset managers and financial institutions for regulatory advice and compliance support.
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Cracking the US market – key considerations and strategies

31 Oct 2023
The United States offers a vast and diverse market for UK businesses looking to expand their operations. 

Favourable currency exchange rates are making goods and services from the UK even more attractive. However, navigating the complex regulatory landscape and choosing the right entry point or location to set up shop can be overwhelming.

Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD) Growing Global series offers insights and practical legal guidance for business leaders navigating global business challenges.
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International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and deals that are changing the North East

21 Sep 2023
The growth of the energy sector is a major potential economic driver in the North East. Deals currently under negotiation aim to bring new investment and innovations into the sector and the region. BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes got some exclusive insight from David Ridley, Managing Associate at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), who works in their North East corporate finance team and primarily focuses on M&A and Private Equity investments.
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To merge or not to merge?

27 Jun 2023
With an uncertain economy, increasing costs and competition, it is not just Allen & Overy and Shearman who are contemplating a merger, many more modestly sized law firms in the UK legal sector are once again having a look around the market. In this short article, Jonathan Blair, Head of WBD Advisory - the Professional Services Advisory Group at Womble Bond Dickinson - considers the ten most important issues to think about when contemplating a merger. 

WBD advises PaintWell on its acquisition of Kent Blaxill

14 Nov 2022
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised PaintWell on a second deal in the space of four weeks after the specialist paints distributor completed the acquisition of decorating, glass and building products distribution company, Kent Blaxill Group Limited.