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Clarkslegal advises BMW Group UK on recent acquisition

  • 01 August 2018
  • Corporate and M&A

Head of Corporate, Ashan Arif supported by Kirstin Parker, Caroline Lendrum and Martha Craven, advised BMW Group UK on its recent acquisition from H.R. Owen.  Details of the transaction are confidential.

Senior Legal Counsel at BMW Legal Affairs UK & Ireland (AJ-UK), Amit Kotecha, praised Clarkslegal, commenting: “We are very pleased with the support and advice received from Clarkslegal’s corporate team led by group head, Ashan Arif, on the recent acquisition by BMW Group UK.  With clear, concise and timely advice and management, Ashan and his team helped us navigate through some complex arrangements and seamlessly bridged the gap between the legal and commercial issues”

Chambers and Partners

“Very professional, knowledgeable and accessible lawyers.” 

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    Clarkslegal advises BMW Group UK on recent acquisition
  • Author
    Ashan Arif
  • Expertise
    Corporate and M&A
  • Published
    01 August 2018

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