Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
In a recent case in the High Court, Mrs Justice Cockerill DBE held that the sellers of all the shares in a private company were in breach of warranties given by them in a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) by reason of an under provision of the target company’s liabilities in its most recent annual accounts.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
A Blackburn-based transport group has acquired a family-run logistics business, with advice and support from Royds Withy King. Royds Withy King acted for OTIF Holdings Limited, which is owned by entrepreneur Graham Darnell, on its purchase of Adam Jones & …
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
Our Health & Social Care team explain the new approach the CQC is planning to take in relation to the application process on the sale of dental practices. Although as yet unpublished, the new process will pose problems for both buyers and sellers of dental practices.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
We previously reported the expiry on 6 April 2018 of EU State Aid approval for EMI schemes. We have since been awaiting a decision from the EU Commission on a fresh approval.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
It is not commonly understood that the EMI tax regime is subject to the EU State Aid rules. HMRC published a Bulletin on 4th April with an update for companies operating EMI option plans. It is particularly relevant for those companies proposing to grant EMI options in the near future.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
Royds Withy King have advised Bath-based property developers Kersfield on the acquisition of the Redland High School site in Bristol.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
Royds Withy King’s South West Corporate and Commercial team have advised on the buy-in management buyout (BIMBO) of Bath-based The deal provides an exit for private equity investor Altitude Partners.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
The merger which created UK Top 100 law firm Royds Withy King, together with the sale of the firm’s client Higos Holdings Limited to Global Risk Partners (GRP), are among the deals to have been shortlisted for a prestigious regional business award.
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
Our Corporate & Commercial team acted as lead advisers to the sellers of one of the South West’s largest providers of insurance services, Higos Holdings Limited, on its sale to Global Risk Partners (GRP) for an undisclosed sum. Higos, which employs …
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
Here is a short film we created to congratulate corporate partner Katharine Mortimer for winning the annual Royds Withy King Star Award. The award recognises employees for truly going above and beyond their role. Jim Grant, CEO of Fidelius, Alan …
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
A leading provider of cloud unified communications and enterprise voice services based in Bristol has been acquired by a UK subsidiary of a French company owned by NTT Communications Corporation, following complex cross-border negotiations. Applicable Limited, which has a large …
Posted by Katharine Mortimer, Partner
Bath’s leading financial services firm Fidelius has merged with Money Wise for an undisclosed sum. The Bath offices of law firm Withy King and accountants Bishop Fleming advised Fidelius on all aspects of the deal including the purchase of shares …