Fox Williams has advised top 20 accountancy and business advisory firm Saffery LLP on its strategic acquisition of AWFM Sport, a specialist advisor to some of the world’s leading sportspeople. This acquisition expands Saffery’s Sports and Entertainment Group offering, further strengthening its position as a major player in the industry.
The Fox Williams deal team was led by the head of our professional services practice, Daniel Sutherland and corporate legal director Beth Silkin, supported by head of employment Jo Chatterton and employment associate Sujina Khatun.
The transaction required a multifaceted legal approach, reflecting Fox Williams’ strength in managing complex corporate transactions within the professional services sector.
Commenting on the deal, Daniel Sutherland said: “We were delighted to help Saffery with this strategic acquisition, which will deepen their expertise and service offering to clients in these high-profile industries. It has been a rewarding experience to work closely with their team to achieve this goal.”
Niraj Patel, Partner at Saffery commented: “We are very pleased to welcome AWFM’s clients to Saffery and are grateful to Fox Williams for their first rate support throughout this process.”
Fox Williams is proud to support Saffery in navigating this significant acquisition, highlighting our firm’s dedication to delivering commercially driven legal solutions to professional services clients.