CMS has advised longstanding client Halma plc on its acquisition of the Mini-Cam group, a specialist in remote equipment that visually monitors sewage and wastewater systems, for consideration of up to £85m.

Halma plc is a FTSE 120 UK-based international manufacturing group specialising in health, safety and environmental products. The deal is an important acquisition for Halma and will strengthen its water product offering and intellectual property within the Environment & Analysis sector.

The CMS team was led by partner David Day (Corporate), with support from Senior Associates Matthew Stephen and Steve Hodgkins and Associate Corinna Lee (Corporate) and Partner Aaron Fairhurst and Associate Jason Todd (Tax). The sellers were Lloyds Development Capital and management, advised by Frank Shephard at DWF.

David Day comments, “We are delighted to have supported our longstanding client on this strategic UK acquisition, which presents a number of exciting opportunities to collaborate and extend their offering in the Environmental & Analysis sector.”