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Law360 UK Transactions delivers daily news, real-time alerts and forward-thinking analysis on corporate transactions trends and deals in the U.K. and EU including hostile takeovers, friendly mergers, IPOs, buyouts and shareholder disputes – and the laws and regulation surrounding them.
This essential newswire is a daily must-read for successful transactions lawyers to keep up with the latest deals and dealmakers, make informed business decisions and capitalize on opportunities as they unfold.
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Latest News in Transactions UK
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May 15, 2025
Vinge-Led Swedish Wine Group To Buy Dutch Rival For €57M
Viva Wine Group AB said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Dutch wine distributor Delta Wines from venture capital firm Navitas Capital for approximately €57 million ($64 million) to expand its footprint in Europe.
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May 15, 2025
Gov't To Allow Foreign States To Own 15% Of UK Newspapers
The government said on Thursday that it plans to loosen the rules on state ownership of British newspapers in a move to allow media outlets to draw in investment from sovereign wealth and pension funds.
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May 15, 2025
Software Biz Sage Group To Extend Share Buyback By £200M
Sage Group PLC said Thursday it will extend its current stock repurchase program worth up to £400 million ($530 million) by buying more shares worth a maximum of £200 million as the accounting software business drives its growth strategy forward.
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May 15, 2025
Building Materials Biz Wins Irish Clearance For €32M Deal
Ireland's antitrust regulator has given the green light for Grafton Group PLC's €31.6 million ($35.4 million) acquisition of the Irish arm of HSS Hire Group PLC, the British tool and equipment hire company said Thursday.
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May 15, 2025
Brabners Guides Telecoms Biz In £63M Pension Deal
Telecommunications company CommScope has offloaded £63 million ($8 million) of its U.K. pension liabilities to insurer Aviva PLC, advisers have said, in a deal guided by Brabners.

Areas of Coverage
- MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS & DISPOSALS:
- Share swaps & cash acquisitions
- IPOs, Cash Calls and Buybacks
- Management buy-outs and buy-ins
- Leveraged-buyouts
- Shareholder agreements & Poison Pills
- Activist shareholders and proxy fights
- Venture capital and private equity deals
- Distressed M&A: insolvency, restructuring, bailouts
- AGENCIES
- The Competition and Markets Authority
- The Financial Conduct Authority
- The Pension Regulator
- POLICY & REGULATION
- U.K. Takeover Code under the Companies Act
- Financial Services and Markets Act
- Market Abuse Regulation
- The Enterprise Act
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- Commercial disputes lawyers at top law firms
- Executives and attorneys at insurance companies and corporate policyholders
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- Information experts at law firms, agencies and companies
- Judges and court staff across the U.K.
- Attorney and law firm marketing professionals