Legal
Birmingham advisers lend their expertise on £1m deal
Advisers at law firm Shakespeare Martineau have assisted Bermele plc with a £1m capital-raising move.
Bermele plc is a special purpose acquisition
vehicle, formed to acquire commercial technologies in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The firm has become a cash shell on the Standard List and begun trading on the London Stock Exchange.
‘This finance raising operation is testament to the success of both UK and international markets’
It is hoped that the move will allow the business to
invest in innovative companies focusing on medical and technological advancements in the areas of diabetes, cancer, mental health and personalised medicines. Bermele was advised on the finance raising
process by Shakespeare Martineau’s corporate team, who provided guidance on all legal areas of the transaction, including technical contractual elements and corporate governance. Keith Spedding, corporate partner at Shakespeare Martineau, who acted as lead adviser, said: “As one of the fastest-developing fields of innovation, these areas are an extremely attractive proposition for forward-thinking investors, such as Bermele plc.
Keith Spedding: Lead adviser
“Against the uncertainty which pervades all areas
of UK business, this finance raising operation is testament to the success of the both the UK and international markets. For smaller companies on the hunt for funding, seeing investors such as Bermele position itself as being open for business, should be a real vote of confidence.” Toby Hayward, chairman of Bermele plc, said:
“Undergoing this transaction will allow us to engage with, and support, a number of incredibly innovative businesses, aiding them on their growth trajectories.”
Sector Focus
Ten new partners bolster law firm
International law firm Gowling WLG has appointed 10 new partners. Daniel Leather, Toni Weston,
Catherine Naylor, Helen Davenport, Sam Beighton, Kieran Laird, Jocelyn Paulley, Christopher Stiles, Joanna Tibbott, and Gaëlle Le Breton have all joined the business. Daniel Leather and Toni Weston
are directors in Gowling WLG’s 400- strong global real estate practice. The firm’s Dispute Resolution
Group (DRG) will be strengthened with the promotion of commercial litigation lawyers Catherine Naylor and Helen Davenport, and EU, Trade and Competition lawyer Sam Beighton. Kieran Laird is a public law and regulatory specialist and head of constitutional affairs within Gowling WLG’s Brexit Unit. Jocelyn Paulley is a director in
the commercial IT and outsourcing team and a specialist in data protection, while Christopher Stiles and Joanne Tibbott are directors in the firm’s leading pensions team. Employment specialist Gaëlle Le
Breton joins Gowling WLG’s partnership team in France. Gowling WLG chief executive
David Fennell said: “Our new partners are all outstanding lawyers. Their diverse skills will enhance Gowling WLG’s support to clients.”
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