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This month we have also included a roundup of our recent significant deals that we have advised on including four acquisitions for Foster Denovo.
Deal roundup
Blake Morgan advises Foster Denovo on four deals in six months as financial advisory firm steadily expands
We have supported financial advisory business Foster Denovo on completing four acquisitions in less than six months as it steadily expands across the UK. We played a pivotal role in supporting the business’ move into Scotland and its growing footprint across the Midlands.
Significant cross-border sale of global marine and transit claims management firm
We advised W K Webster & Co Ltd on its sale to Gallagher Bassett International, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., in this significant cross-border deal.
Blake Morgan advises Zip World on majority investment from Dolphin Capital
We are pleased to have advised leading UK adventure park operator Zip World on securing a majority investment from Dolphin Capital. This landmark deal, which values the company at over £100m, marks a pivotal moment in Zip World’s ambitious growth and expansion plans for 2025 and beyond.
Business insights
Software licensing v SaaS: a guide for software providers and customers
As businesses increasingly adopt software solutions to automate processes and gain increased visibility into their operations, the lines between traditional software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) are still blurry. We look at software licensing v SaaS and what you need to consider when drafting and negotiating the contractual terms.
Court of Appeal confirms Aga was wrong
The Court of Appeal has ruled that Mr Justice Ritchie was wrong to find that the under the Dentists Act 1984, a suspension order following a finding of impairment of fitness to practise and an order for immediate suspension could not exceed 12 months.
FCA criticised for approach in “swaps scandal”: implications for future intervention
The Treasury has applied to intervene in the Supreme Court hearing relating to commission and listed for the start of April, signalling a move to attempt to maintain the UK’s financial competitiveness and protect the UK motor finance and other funding markets reliant on brokers, as Motonovo and Close Brothers prepare to appeal the recent Court of Appeal ruling. We look at the details.
Appeal court clarifies test for cross-admissibility of evidence
The High Court clarified the test for the cross-admissibility of evidence in order to rebut coincidence in an appeal hearing. We look at the key takeaways from Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care v the GMC, Dr Neill Charles Garrard.
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