Ashurst corporate partner Charlie Geffen is advising Apax on its £574m takeover bid for HIT Entertainment, the company behind Bob the Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine. Olswang corporate partner Paul Black-more is advising HIT Entertainment.
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has advised new client Talarius on its float on the Alternative Investment Market. Corporate finance head David Collins led the BLP team for Talarius, a company set up to focus on acquiring high street gambling businesses. Travers Smith corporate partner Oliver Barnes acted for adviser and broker Numis Securities.
