Recent Transactions
Callaghans advise on share sale of traffic surveillance company
The Corporate Group at Callaghans has recently acted for a shareholder on the share sale of an international company specialising in traffic surveillance systems for an undisclosed sum. The target company's head office is based in the UK and the company has business interests in the US, Asia Pacific and Europe. The team was headed by Corporate Partner Murray Wells. The purchaser was advised by Shoosmiths.
Callaghans advise on Capital Quality and Quality South East merger
The Corporate Group at Callaghans has recently acted for Inspiring Business Performance Limited in connection with a merger between businesses of Quality South East Limited and Capital Quality Limited. Quality South East Limited and Capital Quality Limited specialise in providing Investors in People assessments and accreditation to businesses. As a result of the merger, Inspiring Business Performance is able to offer a broader range of performance improvement services to its clients.
Callaghans assist in sale of Paragon to PriceWaterhouseCoopers
The corporate group recently assisted the shareholders of Paragon Consulting Group Limited (a London based consultancy group) in the sale to PricewaterhouseCoopers. Murray Wells has acted for Paragon for several years and has advised on a wide variety of corporate, employment and commercial matters. During May to December 2009 Callaghans assisted with a number of matters relating to the sale, including due diligence, the acquisition of minority shareholdings in overseas subsidiaries, ancillary corporate advice and employment issues.
Callaghans advises on sale of NHS key software provider
Adastra Software Limited, a provider of specialist medical event management, data distribution and clinical support prepackaged software, was sold to Drury Lane Capital PLC for approximately £14m. Callaghans' Corporate team were legal advisers to the shareholders of Adastra.
Supporting Paragon Consulting Group’s expansion into Asia Pacific
A leading Business Performance Management (BPM) consulting firm has expanded and strengthened its offerings in the Asia Pacific region. Paragon Consulting Group Limited, a UK based, privately held company with offices in the Middle East, has taken a 51% stake in Strategicapps Consulting Pte Ltd, a Singapore based privately held company. The new company will operate under the name Paragon Consulting Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.
Evelogic Group Limited
The Corporate Group at Callaghans recently acted for the shareholders of Evelogic Group Limited, a company based in Fleet, in connection with the sale of Evelogic to a US corporation. Evelogic is an International System Management Specialist having business interests in Europe and Asia Pacific as well as the UK.
Callaghans act for JFA International
IHS acquired JFA International for approximately £2m in an all-cash transaction. Callaghans' Corporate Team acted for JFA International in respect of the deal.
