South Yorkshire construction firm completes MBO
A South Yorkshire construction company has undergone a management buyout (MBO) as part of ambitious growth plans to invest in its people and clients. Ecclesfield-headquartered HP Construction Ltd, established in 2006 and based at Hydra Business Park, operates nationwide across the industrial, commercial and motor retail sectors, and is well-known for delivering high-quality civil engineering […]
MD Law help Barnsley-based construction group build employee owned future
MD Law has advised on the transition to employee ownership of Barnsley-based construction group comprising DSM Roofing Ltd and Dibsa Structures Ltd. DSM Roofing is a specialist building envelope contractor, offering services including roofing, cladding, and steel structures. Dibsa Structures, acquired by DSM in 2008, designs and manufactures lightweight steel structures. Legal aspects of the […]
MD Law advises European indoor playground Monkey Town’s first foray into UK
Leading European indoor playground brand Monkey Town, operated by Dutch leisure group 24 Indoor, has secured its first premises in the UK. Monkey Town, which is Europe’s largest and fastest-growing soft play operator, has acquired Rascals Party & Play Centre in Lancashire, adding to its portfolio of more than 75 indoor playground across the Netherlands, […]
Lanyard manufacturer acquired by world’s largest labels supplier
A Derbyshire lanyard manufacturer has been acquired by a world leader in label, security and packaging solutions, with legal support from MD Law. CCL Industries Inc. (CCL) has bought Long Eaton-based Humphreys Holdings Ltd, trading as We Print Lanyards, a designer and manufacturer of custom lanyards, name badges and ID cards. Sheffield’s MD Law advised […]
From Insolvency to Corporate: A Trainee’s Seat Move Journey
After six months of hard work, persistence, and the occasional bout of imposter syndrome, you finally find your footing. You’ve developed a strong foundation in the law, settled into the team, and maybe, just maybe, started to feel like you know what you’re doing. But just as you hit your stride, it’s time to move […]
MD Law delivers advice to hit £80m corporate transaction total
MD Law’s corporate team has supported founders and business leaders to achieve a total of £80m worth of transactions in the last year. Partner James Burdekin has built a successful team of corporate lawyers and support staff at the expanding Broomhall-based boutique firm, also attracting corporate mergers and acquisitions work and completing local to national […]
Buying a Business: Share Purchase vs Asset Purchase Explained
You’ve found a business you want to buy but aren’t sure what the next steps are. Luke Turner, a solicitor in our Corporate team, shares his advice below. One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to purchase the business through a share purchase or an asset purchase. Below are some key […]