International technology, media and telecoms law firm Olswang has advised long-standing client ITV plc on its acquisition of The Garden Productions Limited ("The Garden"), the independent TV production company and one of the foremost producers of factual entertainment programming, whose biggest hit is "24 Hours in A&E". "24 Hours in A&E" has already been sold in 100 territories globally, with series four having commenced transmission recently and series five already in the later stages of production.

Charles Russell advised Broadcast Text International (BTI) on its acquisition of Independent Media Support Limited (IMS) and its subsidiary, Trosol Cyfyngedig.

Internationally Renowned Brand Set To Flourish Following Rescue Deal

The Sheffield office of law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has advised specialist architect firm, HLM, on a strategic investment which has seen it acquire and rescue the internationally recognised Llewelyn Davies brand.
 
Llewelyn Davies, a leader in hospital design with an established reputation built up over 53 years, has delivered over 250 major hospitals in 75 countries, as well as influencing healthcare masterplanning across the world.
 

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Metcash on its acquisition of the Australian Truck and Auto Parts Group (ATAP), which includes Auto Brake Service (ABS), for approximately $84 million, including transaction costs.

ATAP is a nationally based business which specialises in brake, steering and suspension products. ABS is a national franchise network of 53 brake and steering and auto repairs specialists.

Clifford Chance advised Bayer on the acquisition of Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk GmbH ("Steigerwald"), Darmstadt. The acquisition is a strategic move for strengthening Bayer's Consumer Care division which specializes in marketing OTC medicinal products. The transaction is subject to approval from the competent antitrust authorities. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Global investment adviser and private fund manager J.C. Flowers & Co turned to Macfarlanes to advise on its acquisition of Cabot Credit Management Limited (CCM) from funds advised by AnaCap Financial Partners LLP and its co-investors Morgan Stanley Alternative Partners and Partners Group.

Ashurst has advised FlexiGroup Limited (FlexiGroup) on the acquisition of Once Credit Pty Ltd (Once Credit) for A$45 million.

Once Credit operates in the interest free and credit card market, providing scale to FlexiGroup's existing Lombard Finance business, acquired in 2012. Ashurst also advised FlexiGroup on that transaction.

Once Credit's primary product is a VISA Card offering to retailers, supported by a strong distribution platform and high quality receivables books.

Squire Sanders is pleased to announce that it has advised KVH Industries, Inc on its acquisition of Headland Media Limited. UK-based Headland Media provides commercially licensed news and entertainment, including sports, film and music, to the shipping, hotel and retail markets worldwide. With offices in the UK, Europe, the US, India and the Philippines, Headland has a customer base that includes over 9,600 marine vessels.

Slaughter and May is advising FS Africa Limited ('FS Africa') on a recommended cash offer for Lonrho plc ('Lonrho') that values Lonrho at approximately £174.5 million.

The transaction, which was announced on 15 May 2013, is to be effected by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006.

Lonrho is a conglomerate, operating in Africa, which focuses on the provision of logistics and infrastructure for the agriculture and oil and gas sectors throughout the continent.

A Travers Smith team led by Corporate Partner, Philip Cheveley, advised Ashtead Group PLC ("Ashtead Group") on its acquisition of Accession Group Limited ("Accession"), including its principal trading subsidiary Eve Trakway Limited, for an initial cash consideration of £29m. Additional consideration of £7m may also become payable depending on Accession's profits in the year to 28 March 2014.