. Walker Morris has advised UK healthcare services company Castle Holdings on its £255m acquisition of rehabilitation company Castlebeck from private equity house HgCapital. Corporate partner Ian Gilbert led the team. Linklaters private equity partner Richard Youle advised the seller.

. Pinsent Masons corporate partner Andrew Masraf has advised the shareholders of broadband provider Be Un on its £50m takeover by mobile phone company O2. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer IP/IT partner Natasha Good ( pictured) advised O2.