Mark Adams

Mark specialises in corporate M&A transactional work, and has considerable expertise in representing a wide range of clients and owner-managed businesses. He also acts for healthcare providers including pharmacies and veterinary practices, and acts for several clients in the motor trade.

Experience

• Representing clients in the sale and acquisition of companies and businesses in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, automotive and healthcare.
• Advising clients on funding and refinancing matters and acting for investee companies.
• Advising on group reorganisations.

Notable deals

• Acting for the selling shareholders of AceOdds (a regional sports betting brand) to Danish digital sports media group Better Collective A/S for €42m, which was named North East Insider’s Deal of the Month.
• Advising the selling shareholders of Indigo Software Group (a well-known Warehouse Management System software provider) in the sale of their shares to US-headquartered Aptean Inc.
• Acting for the shareholders of Solar Solve Limited (a manufacturer and supplier of specialist anti-glare blinds to the marine and aviation sectors) in the sale of their shares to Rivertrace Limited (a leading supplier of environmental monitoring products to the marine and offshore markets).
• Acting for the shareholders of Vet Direct Holdings Limited in the sale of their shares to national operator CVS (UK) Limited
• Acting for the shareholders of A&J Henfrey Limited (a veterinary practice) in the sale of their shares to national operator Medivet Group Limited
• Advising the vendor of Town Centre Garage (Sunderland) Limited in the sale of its Citroen dealership to Sherwoods Motor Group Limited
• Acting for the acquirer of Dolphin Stairlifts (North East) Limited and Shape Adaptations Limited