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Law Week published 22 stories on firms, deals and lawyer moves from 23 to 29 October 2026.
Deals
- WFW advises Rabobank on Finnish battery storage project financing: Watson Farley & Williams said in an announcement on its website, published on 26 October 2026, that it had advised Rabobank on the financing of a battery energy storage system project in Finland.
- Ashurst Perkins Coie advises Ashtead Technology on £505m takeover by Ember Infrastructure: Ashurst Perkins Coie said on 21 October 2026 that it is acting for Ashtead Technology Holdings plc on a recommended £505 million takeover by a vehicle backed by Ember Infrastructure Management.
- Clifford Chance advises CICC on completed three-way merger with Dongxing and Cinda Securities: Clifford Chance said in an announcement on its website that it advised China International Capital Corporation Limited on a three-way merger with Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities, completed on 26 October 2026.
- Schofield Sweeney advises Freixenet Copestick on sale of Jascots Wine Merchants: Schofield Sweeney said in an announcement on its website on 27 October 2026 that its corporate team had advised Freixenet Copestick on the sale of Jascots Wine Merchants to Italian company Compagnia del Gusto Holding.
- Milbank Advises Bookrunners on Titan Global Finance Tap Bond Offering: Milbank said in an announcement on its website that it advised the bookrunners on a tap bond offering by Titan Global Finance Plc, published on 27 October 2026.
- Schofield Sweeney advises on sale of Yorkshire drinks wholesaler Tate-Smith: Schofield Sweeney said in an announcement on its website on 23 October 2026 that its corporate team had advised the shareholders of Tate-Smith Limited on the sale of the business to Deckers Hospitality Group Ltd.
- Birketts advises YFM Equity Partners on investment in TWO Services: Birketts said in an announcement on its website on 22 October 2026 that it had advised YFM Equity Partners on a deal to invest in the company behind commercial kitchen specialist TWO Services.
- Wedlake Bell advises management team on MBO of Reeve the Baker: Wedlake Bell said in an announcement on its website on 26 October 2026 that it advised the management team on the management buyout of Reeve the Baker.
- Mills & Reeve advises Olive Catering founders on sale to Sodexo: Mills & Reeve said in an announcement on its website on 16 October 2026 that it had advised the founders of Olive Catering Services on the sale of the business to Sodexo.
Moves
- Laytons ETL names Kathryn Beasley Head of Corporate: Laytons ETL said in an announcement on its website that Kathryn Beasley has been promoted to Head of Corporate, a move it said reflects the progress made by the corporate team under her direction.
- DAC Beachcroft appoints Clare Dewar as Scottish Real Estate partner: DAC Beachcroft said in an announcement on its website that it has appointed Clare Dewar as a partner in its Real Estate team in Scotland, joining from Brodies.
- Clyde & Co recruits aviation partners Dave Pflieger and Tannie Kwong: Clyde & Co said on 26 October 2026 that it had added two partners, Dave Pflieger and Tannie Kwong, to its global aviation practice.
- Hodge Jones & Allen Appoints Serious Injury Lawyer Daryl Robinson: Hodge Jones & Allen said in an announcement on its website that it had appointed serious injury lawyer Daryl Robinson from Moore Barlow on 26 October 2026.
- HFW hires Nelson Wang as insurance partner in London, expands China offering: Holman Fenwick Willan said in an announcement on its website on 26 October 2026 that it has hired Nelson Wang as a partner in London to strengthen its global insurance and reinsurance practice and its Greater China…
- Brabners appoints David Cole as real estate partner in Leeds: Brabners said in an announcement on its website on 21 October 2026 that David Cole has joined its Leeds office as a real estate partner.
- Mills & Reeve names Peter Mayhew as VC partner from Shakespeare Martineau: Mills & Reeve announced on 20 October 2026 that corporate lawyer Peter Mayhew has joined its venture capital team as a partner from Shakespeare Martineau.
Firms
- Administrators appointed to Riverside Legal Services, trading as MSR Solicitors: Sandra Fender of Sanderlings LLP has been appointed administrator of the company, which trades as MSR Solicitors from an address on New Bridge Street, London.
- Mercury Legal LLP enters creditors’ voluntary liquidation: The Chester-based law firm passed resolutions to wind up voluntarily on 15 October 2026, with a liquidator appointed from Marshall Peters.
- Stone King acquires technology and media boutique Tacit Legal: Stone King said in an announcement on its website that it had acquired Tacit Legal, bringing three partners into its commercial team to strengthen its technology, media and AI expertise.
- Administrators appointed to Rahman Ravelli Solicitors Ltd: Andrew Hosking and Jamie Taylor of BTG Begbies Traynor have been appointed administrators of Rahman Ravelli Solicitors Ltd, according to a notice filed with the High Court.
- Leathes Prior takes new Norwich premises at Seebohm House in 150th year: Leathes Prior said in an announcement on its website that it has taken on new office space at Seebohm House in Norwich, in the year it marks 150 years since its founding.
- Cygnet Law launches neurodiversity-aware legal service after Daisy Chain training: Teesside firm Cygnet Law has launched a dedicated service for neurodivergent clients across its family, conveyancing and wills departments, after staff trained with the local autism charity Daisy Chain.
How this roundup is made
This is a list of Law Week’s own reporting of the week. Each story links to its primary sources.
Sources
- Source for: Administrators appointed to Riverside Legal Services, trading as MSR Solicitors
- Source for: Mercury Legal LLP enters creditors' voluntary liquidation
- Source for: Stone King acquires technology and media boutique Tacit Legal
- Source for: Administrators appointed to Rahman Ravelli Solicitors Ltd
- Source for: Administrators appointed to Rahman Ravelli Solicitors Ltd
- Source for: WFW advises Rabobank on Finnish battery storage project financing
- Source for: Leathes Prior takes new Norwich premises at Seebohm House in 150th year
- Source for: Laytons ETL names Kathryn Beasley Head of Corporate
- Source for: Ashurst Perkins Coie advises Ashtead Technology on £505m takeover by Ember Infrastructure
- Source for: Clifford Chance advises CICC on completed three-way merger with Dongxing and Cinda Securit
- Source for: Schofield Sweeney advises Freixenet Copestick on sale of Jascots Wine Merchants
- Source for: Milbank Advises Bookrunners on Titan Global Finance Tap Bond Offering