Recent deals & projects

• Freeths’ lead Corporate adviser to RedCat Pub Group, heading up ten corporate acquisitions in the second half of 2021 (eight share purchases and two portfolio asset purchases).
• Lead Corporate adviser to Oakman Inns and Restaurants Limited on its acquisition of the Seafood Pub Company estate.
  
• Supporting, as co-counsel, Carlsberg Breweries A/S on its joint venture with Marston’s plc to form a new beer company in the UK, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company.
• Advising Wells & Co (then Charles Wells) on the sale of its beer and brewing business to Marston’s, including a portfolio of more than 30 beers and UK distribution rights for beers brewed under licence.
• Lead Corporate adviser to Brunning & Price (pubs arm of The Restaurant Group Plc) on its share acquisitions of Ribble Valley Inns and Food & Fuel.
• Advising brewers, pub companies and late night entertainment venue operators on various commercial matters, including joint venture agreements, distribution agreements and supply agreements.