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MBO Investments
We understand the complexities involved in Management Buy-Outs (MBOs) and the importance of protecting your investment. That’s why we take a proactive approach to guide you through every stage. Our extensive experience in this sector allows us to develop a deep understanding of all stakeholder interests. This translates to tailored advice that addresses your specific needs and empowers you to make confident decisions.
Our proven track record demonstrates our success in supporting management teams throughout the entire MBO lifecycle, from initial planning to eventual exit. By leveraging our sector expertise, we offer a holistic service that maximises your potential for a successful outcome.
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Our Recent Cases
- Successfully guided the management team of Stalis Limited through their management rollover within the medical technology and healthcare data company. This transaction involved selling their £5.5 million shares for reinvestment into the buying group, Egress Limited and FPE Capital.
- Supported the majority shareholder of Now Education Group Limited in achieving their financial goals through a £28 million MBO backed by private equity firm PrefEquity along with security lending from Lloyds Bank.
Testimonials
Having taken the decision to put our business up for sale, we were recommended to use The Wilkes Partnership LLP as our legal advisers. Their professionalism and attention to detail alongside their knowledge and understanding of our industry was critical in being able to complete on the sale in early February 2023. There were issues that needed to be dealt with along the way but these were attended to speedily and efficiently by the Wilkes team, with input from ourselves as required. Always quick to respond, it was a pleasure working with the Corporate team at Wilkes, in particular Gareth O’Hara, Christie Nelson and Katherine Proctor, who all made significant contributions to the successful sale of our business.
Client – Anonymous
I had the pleasure of working with Kiran at Wilkes and was thoroughly impressed by her expertise and professionalism. The technical advice I received for a corporate restructure was clear and insightful, and helped me navigate the matter with confidence. Kiran was dedicated, communicated well and delivered on documentation and advice in a timely manner. I felt well supported and guided and I highly recommend Kiran and Wilkes for anyone seeking reliable, expert legal representation.
Chris Vogtherr, Query Capital
We greatly appreciated Rick and the team’s pragmatic and proactive approach – helping us navigate both the process and overcome some tricky technical issues. We look forward to working with them again on our future corporate acquisitions and view them as very much part of our team.
David Walley – CEO Mobile Promotions
Having decided to put our business up for sale, we were recommended to use The Wilkes Partnership LLP as our legal advisers. Their professionalism and attention to detail alongside their knowledge and understanding of our industry was critical in being able to complete one sale in early February 2023. There were issues that needed to be dealt with along the way but these were attended to speedily and efficiently by the Wilkes team, with input from ourselves as required. Always quick to respond, it was a pleasure working with the Corporate team at Wilkes, in particular Gareth O’Hara, Christie Nelson and Katherine Proctor, who all made significant contributions to the successful sale of our business.
Richard Stevens, Director of Allen Newport Limited
We have worked with Lucy Freeman and the Wilkes corporate team on multiple transactions and have always enjoyed the process. Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in our recent investment into Wolf Eyewear, enabling it to acquire White Optics Limited. We have always benefited greatly from Lucy and her team’s pragmatic, flexible and commercial approach. We couldn’t have asked for a more effective and supportive collaboration and will continue to use their services in the future.
Simon Kelsall, FDC
Thank you to Rick Smyth and the Corporate team for a great service through this transaction (as was the same with the ICB transaction last month). They were all super helpful at all times and are a pleasure to work with.
Mark Winter, Managing Director, MW Business Consultancy Ltd.
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