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Advising a market-leading brewery on the acquisition of a Public House

Advising a market-leading brewery on the acquisition of a Public House

The Herrington Carmichael corporate team has advised a market-leading brewery on its latest acquisition of a public house, further strengthening its expanding portfolio of managed pubs.

The Client

A market-leading brewery with a growing estate of managed pubs, continuing to expand through strategic acquisitions.

The Challenge

The acquisition involved two corporate sellers and limited due diligence engagement, requiring careful structuring of the transaction documents to protect the buyer’s position and ensure a smooth transfer of ownership.

Our Approach

The Herrington Carmichael Corporate and Real Estate teams provided integrated support, including:

  • Structuring the deal to accommodate for two corporate selling entities
  • Drafting protective provisions to mitigate risks arising from limited seller engagement
  • Advising on post-completion integration to ensure a seamless addition to the client’s portfolio
The Outcome

The acquisition was completed successfully, further strengthening the client’s position in the hospitality sector. The client commended the team for its diligence, responsiveness, and commercial focus.

What Our Team Said

Edward Beedham, Senior Solicitor, commented:

“We were pleased to support the client on another key step in its growth journey. We look forward to continuing our relationship as they pursue further opportunities in the sector.”

The Team

Led by Edward Beedham, Corporate Senior Solicitor and Liz Hailey, Partner and Head of Real Estate, with support from Lucinda Cameron Corporate Trainee Solicitor and Hannah Clouting, Real Estate Solicitor.

Whether you’re acquiring your first venue or adding to an established estate, our Corporate and Real Estate teams provide the strategic legal support you need to move confidently.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support you.

This reflects the law and market position at the date of publication and is written as a general guide. It does not contain definitive legal advice, which should be sought in relation to a specific matter.

Authors

Ed Beedham PNG
Edward Beedham
Senior Solicitor, Corporate
01276 854666
edward.beedham@hc.law

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