Lawrence Graham has advised long-standing client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co ("Gallagher"), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of Property & Commercial Limited from Barbon Insurance Group Limited.

Operating as Deacon, Keelan Westall, Cadogan Keelan Westall, Farr Insurance and Zennor Limited, Property & Commercial Limited specialises in real estate insurance coverage for their UK clients.  The businesses provide retail and wholesale insurance products and services as well as affinity business.

International law firm Pinsent Masons has advised AIM-listed Tyman plc on its $200m acquisition of North American building manufacturer, Truth Hardware. The deal is being funded by a debt and equity fundraising followed by a proposed move to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) main market.

Corporate partner Alison Starr led the Pinsent Masons team of lawyers advising Tyman plc on the acquisition which will strengthen its North American capabilities. Truth Hardware will combine with Tyman's existing US division, Amesbury.

DLA Piper has advised Healthcare Buying Group Limited, a company backed by The Carlyle Group and Palamon Capital Partners, on its acquisition of DBG (UK) Limited (“dbg”) from Synova Capital.

Operating for over 20 years, dbg is a specialist healthcare support services provider of training, compliance support, engineering services, materials and equipment. Using a membership-based model, dbg works alongside over 8,000 dental, GP and veterinary practices throughout the UK, and is headquartered in Winsford, Cheshire.

International law firm Olswang has advised long-standing client CareerBuilder, the global leader in human capital solutions, on the acquisition of Oil and Gas Job Search (OilandGasJobSearch.com), as it continues its expansion of niche online job search platforms.

Allen & Overy LLP hat Kendrion N.V. mit Sitz in Zeist, den Niederlanden, beim Erwerb des deutschen Maschinen- und Anlagenherstellers Kuhnke AG beraten.

Morningstar, Inc. a leading provider of independent investment research, has acquired the remaining ownership interest in Morningstar Sweden AB from Stadsporten Citygate AB and two private investors.

Morningstar acquired the 76 percent ownership stake for approximately U.S. $13 million, or approximately SEK 87 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. 

Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Perpetual Limited on its proposed acquisition of The Trust Company Limited via a scheme of arrangement.

The Trust Company is one of the largest trustee companies in Australia with over $164 billion in funds under management.

DLA Piper represented Erickson Air-Crane Inc., a helicopter operator and manufacturer, in a stock purchase agreement for Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. from Evergreen International Aviation Inc.

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) on the acquisition of Virgin Money Australia from the Virgin Group. The deal included an agreement with the Virgin Group for the exclusive use of the Virgin Money brand in Australia for up to 40 years.

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by Partner Tony Damian along with Head of Banking Regulatory Team Tony Coburn and Senior Associates Amalia Stone, Henrietta Thomas and Michelle O’Connor, with support from solicitor Alexandra Eggerking.

Allen & Overy LLP advised listed IT technology and software provider ISRA VISION AG, based in Darmstadt, Germany, on the strategic takeover of Constance-based GP Solar GmbH and Munich-based GP Inspect GmbH. The transaction has been closed.
 
With the acquisition of the two companies, ISRA VISION AG intends to expand its technological basis in order to continue to open up customer markets for electronics and semi-conductors and simultaneously position the company as one of the world’s leading providers of quality inspection systems in photovoltaic production.