Insights: Marc Sosnow

Fladgate has advised Yoo Capital Fund II, L.P on its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Shepherds Bush Market from U+I Group. The new joint venture will bring about regeneration to Shepherds Bush Market and the adjoining land for mixed-use development. To read more click here

Fladgate was delighted to act for Yoo Capital in relation to its joint venture with Astarte for the establishment of Yoo Capital Fund II, LP (YCFII), a London focused opportunity real estate fund targeting a fund size of £400m. YCFII, which has secured the commitments of institutional investors from across six continents to date, was […]

Fladgate is delighted to maintain a Band 1 ranking in the 2020 Chambers UK guide for the Corporate M&A: Lower Mid-Market category. Grant Gordon, Head of Corporate, said: “The team is delighted once again to receive this recognition by Chambers, which is a significant endorsement of our approach, our professionalism and the strong relationship we […]

Fladgate is delighted to be ranked Tier 1 in the 2019 edition of Legal 500 in the M&A: Deals Up To £50m. Grant Gordon, Head of Corporate, said: “we are very pleased once again to receive this recognition by Legal 500, which is a significant endorsement of our work, our professionalism and the strong relationship […]

In a market that presents challenges for all, assets have to be worked harder and greater analysis is required to identify sites where value can be realised. At Fladgate we work to help our clients identify opportunities in the market. As a result, we are running our Unlocking Opportunities In Real Estate series, which includes […]

Fladgate LLP has advised London residential developer Strawberry Star on the acquisition of a 6.9 acre development site in Luton. The site has the benefit of planning permission for a mixed-use scheme, including 685 new homes together with a 200-bedroom hotel, retail and leisure facilities, a medical and wellness centre and public realm improvements. The […]

Capco has sold Venues, its exhibition business, comprising Olympia London and related property assets, for £296m to a consortium of German institutional investors advised by investment firm Deutsche Finance International and Yoo Capital, as UK co-investor and asset manager. Fladgate LLP advised Yoo Capital on its investment partnership and asset management arrangements. The consortium includes […]

Fladgate LLP advised Overseas Trust and Pension Group on the acquisition of the international pensions and administrative services arm of Carey Group.  Carey Pensions and Benefits was sold as part of a strategic review by the group, and will become part of the Overseas Trust and Pension Group (OTAP) with effect from 3 May this […]

Fladgate LLP has advised Gallery Direct on the £multi-million purchase of the Westbury bed manufacturer Dreamworks Beds. The deal will expand the supplier’s home furnishing offer and adds further British manufacturing capacity to the group. “This is fantastic news for Gallery’s and Dreamworks Beds’ clients across the UK,” comments Peter Delaney, MD of Gallery Direct. Corporate […]

The “blame culture” targeting directors is here to stay: Some practical steps to protect directors from litigation Over the last decade the business world has changed forever. Corporate scandals on a considerable scale, amendments to securities regulations worldwide, increased shareholder awareness and extended rules on corporate governance have made being a company director in the […]

Fladgate LLP has advised Yoo Capital, a privately owned investment firm which specialises in the residential and hospitality sectors, on the finance arrangements for Hoola London, Royal Docks. Development finance for the 360 unit, mixed use residential project, was arranged by RDM Capital acting for Venn Partners and Yoo Capital. Fladgate corporate partner Marc Sosnow […]

Fladgate LLP has advised leading home interiors company Gallery Direct Limited on its acquisition of furniture manufacturer Frank Hudson Limited. Gallery Direct’s global customer base will further expand following this acquisition. Managing director of Gallery Direct, Peter Delaney said, “For three generations, the Frank Hudson team have crafted some of the most desirable and fashionable […]