US law firm McGuireWoods LLP has agreed to merge with London-based firm Grundberg Mocatta Rakison LLP (GMR). The firm will operate under the name McGuireWoods London.
AMEC Plc, a UK-based engineering and project management company, has acquired Canadian rival Philips Engineering for up to C$8.7 million (£4.8 million).
Nimans, a Salford-based telecoms equipment distributor, has acquired Wetherby-based rival Rocom from ATC Communications for £12.5 million. AIM-listed ATC bought Rocom for £17.6 million in 2006.
Key Capital Partners (KCP) has backed the buy-in management buy-out of fashion business Sabotage, in a £3.6 million deal, which includes development capital.
Smiths News Plc, a Swindon-based wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, has acquired the Norwich-based Bertram group of companies for up to £15.6 million.
Highland Spring, a Blackford, Perthshire-based manufacturer of bottled water, has acquired the Speyside Glenlivet Water Company, which went into administration earlier this month. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Smiths News Plc, a Swindon-based wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, has acquired the Norwich-based Bertram group of companies for up to £15.6 million.
Highland Spring, a Blackford, Perthshire-based manufacturer of bottled water, has acquired the Speyside Glenlivet Water Company, which went into administration earlier this month. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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