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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 27, 2025
Railpen Sells Pension Administration Arm To Broadstone
British pensions adviser and administrator Railpen said it has sold its third-party pension administration business to financial services consultancy Broadstone.
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May 27, 2025
Cobalt Prices Shares In $230M IPO To Kick-Start UK Market
Metals investor Cobalt Holdings PLC said Tuesday that it plans to sell 90 million new shares for $2.56 each as part of its proposed float, kick-starting the London initial public offering market after the turmoil caused by U.S. tariffs.
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May 27, 2025
M&C Saatchi Announces Acquisition Of UAE Sports Agency
M&C Saatchi said Tuesday it has inked a deal to acquire Dune 23, a sports agency in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in a move expected to further enhance its business in the Middle East.
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May 27, 2025
A&O Shearman-Led Elementis Sells Talc Biz For $121M
Chemicals maker Elementis said Tuesday that it has sold its Talc business to global talc manufacturer IMI Fabi for $121 million and unveiled plans to launch a $50 million buyback program to reflect its "strong confidence in the streamlined group's prospects."
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May 27, 2025
Slaughter And May-Led Bain Invests £120M In UK Finance Biz
U.S. investment business Bain Capital has taken a stake worth nearly 30% in The Openwork Partnership for £120 million ($163 million) after winning backing from the City watchdog, the British financial adviser said Tuesday.

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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- Attorney and law firm marketing professionals