Gibson Dunn & Crutcher London corporate partner Paul Harter advised Investcorp on its agreement to acquire UK-based Moody International from Close Brothers Private Equity for $311m (£159m). Moody provides inspection services and personnel to the oil and gas, mining and construction industries. Berwin Leighton Paisner partner Geraint Lloyd (pictured) advised Close Brothers.
Olswang has advised clothing group The Timberland Company on its acquisition of Welsh clothing company Howies for an undisclosed sum. Corporate partner Andrew Peddie led the Olswang team, and worked with Timberland in-house counsel Michelle Hanson and Kristen Galbreath. Morgan Cole advised Howies’ founders and shareholders.
