A Travers Smith team including private equity partner Ian Shawyer, senior partner Chris Hale and senior corporate associate Adam Orr has advised management on the acquisition of Byron Hamburgers Limited ("Byron"). Byron was acquired by investment funds managed by Hutton Collins Partners.

Byron operates from 34 locations in the UK and its management team is led by founder Tom Byng.  Byron was sold by the Gondola Group – the restaurant group which includes Pizza Express, Zizzi, Ask restaurants and Kettner's.

Hutton Collins Partners is a leading provider of preferred capital. Its existing investment portfolio includes Wagamama and Caffè Nero.

The Travers Smith team also includes tax partner Russell Warren.

Hutton Collins was advised by Dickson Minto W.S. and the Gondola Group was advised by Freshfields.