French food and beverage heavyweight Danone said Monday that it will buy privately owned British meal replacement producer Huel Ltd., aiming to cement its place in the functional nutrition market.
Law360 UK
Transactions
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 Law360 iOS App Law360 Android App Follow Law360 on Facebook Follow Law360 on LinkedIn Follow Law360 on Twitter

TOP NEWS

Freshfields Guides Danone's Acquisition Of UK Nutrition Biz

By Najiyya Budaly

French food and beverage heavyweight Danone said Monday that it will buy privately owned British meal replacement producer Huel Ltd., aiming to cement its place in the functional nutrition market.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Ex-Jones Day Pro Suspended Over 'Burn It' Evidence Order

By William Janes

A former private equity partner at Jones Day has been suspended from practicing for two years after a disciplinary tribunal concluded he was guilty of professional misconduct for instructing an IT manager to delete electronic evidence.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Berkshire Buying $1.8B Stake In Japan's Tokio Marine

By Al Barbarino

Berkshire Hathaway plans to acquire a roughly 2.5% stake in Tokio Marine for more than $1.8 billion as part of a new strategic partnership, in a move that could expand their access to global deals, the Japanese insurance giant announced Monday.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

DEALS

Investment Cos. Pull Out Of Spire Healthcare Takeover

By Najiyya Budaly

British investment companies Triton and Bridgepoint have pulled out of talks to take over Spire Healthcare Group PLC, the private healthcare provider said Monday, after putting itself up for sale.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Oil And Gas Biz To Invest $45M In Minerals To Blunt Sanctions

By Dawood Fakhir

Caspian Sunrise said Monday that it has agreed to buy major manganese and gold assets for up to $45 million in a move to reduce the impact of Russia-linked sanctions on its oil and gas business by shifting into minerals.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Bartlett James Acquires Commercial Broker In UK Expansion

By Joel Poultney

Bartlett James Risk Solutions Ltd. has bought commercial broker IPC in a bid to deepen its roots in the West Midlands business community.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

UK M&A Insurance Jumps 72% Despite Drop In Transactions

By Martin Croucher

The demand for transactional risk insurance surged in Britain in 2025, despite a drop-off in the number of mergers and acquisitions, an insurance broker said.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Insurance Broker Sector Ripe For Consolidation, Experts Say

By Joel Poultney

There is "ample scope" for consolidation in the fragmented U.K. insurance broker market, Inflexion said Monday, arguing that private equity investors should look to the sector for growth opportunities.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

POLICY & REGULATION

Targeted Co. Calls For Safeguards Against Activist Investors

By Najiyya Budaly

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust urged the Financial Conduct Authority on Monday to review the regulatory framework to ensure stronger safeguards for the independence of boards, conflicts of interests and related-party transactions.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

CAPITAL MARKETS

Anglo American To Leave Swiss Exchange In Teck Merger

By Dawood Fakhir

British multinational mining giant Anglo American said Monday that it will cease publicly trading its shares in Switzerland after the SIX Swiss Exchange approved the miner's request to remove its listing as part of its $52 billion merger with a Canadian company.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Brief

Photo Booth Biz Starts £18M Buyback, Reports Higher Profit

By Irene Madongo

Vending machine operator ME Group International PLC said on Monday that it has started a share repurchase program worth up to £18 million ($24 million), as the company reported increased pre-tax profit for 2025.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Brief

Platinum Producer Sylvania Kicks Off $2M Share Buyback

By Irene Madongo

Metals producer Sylvania Platinum Ltd. said it began a share repurchase program on Monday worth up to $2 million to reward investors.

Read full article » | Save to favorites »

Promo that reads Law360 Pulse Live From Legalweek 2026. Get fast takes and highlights from industry leaders. Watch now. Promo that reads 2025 Practice Groups of the Year

LAW FIRMS IN TODAY'S NEWS

Blake Morgan LLP

Freshfields

Jones Day

Pinsent Masons

COMPANIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Anglo American PLC

BMS Group

Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S

Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd.

FTI Consulting Inc.

Groupe Danone

JSE Limited

London Stock Exchange Group PLC

Ocado Ltd.

Rothschild & Co. SCA

SIX Swiss Exchange

Saba Capital Management LP

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal

Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd.

TMX Group Ltd.

Teck Resources Ltd.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Financial Conduct Authority

National Health Service