Simmons & Simmons and Taylor Wessing have taken headline roles on the £53m sale of the Waterstone's book chain by struggling music retailer HMV. Simmons took the lead role for the seller, fielding a team led by City M&A partner Giles Dennison, while Taylor Wessing acted for buyer A&NN Capital Fund Management, led by London corporate finance partner Tim Stocks. The deal marks a first-time appointment for Taylor Wessing and comes on the back of a market recommendation, while Simmons is a longstanding adviser to HMV.
May 23, 2011 at 06:37 AM
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Simmons & Simmons and Taylor Wessing have taken headline roles on the £53m sale of the Waterstone’s book chain by struggling music retailer HMV.
Simmons took the lead role for the seller, fielding a team led by City M&A partner Giles Dennison, while Taylor Wessing acted for buyer A&NN Capital Fund Management, led by London corporate finance partner Tim Stocks.
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