Opus advised the shareholders of Insure the Box Limited in its recent fund raising round to support its next phase of growth.  Insure the Box is the UK’s leading telematics insurer which provides a range of insurance products targeting higher risk drivers.

Opus advised the shareholders of Debrett’s on its sale to a consortium of private investors. Founded in 1769, Debrett’s is a globally recognised brand and publishing business best known for its titles Peerage & Baronetage and People of Today. The business will continue to develop new services and products under the Debrett’s brand.

Opus advised the shareholders of Glide Technologies on its sale to NASDAQ OMX. Founded in 2003, Glide Technologies is a leading SaaS provider of corporate communications and reputation management solutions.  Glide’s product portfolio is used by numerous multinational corporations to monitor, manage and evaluate content and engage with media, investors, consumers and other public relations professionals.  Glide Technologies will be integrated into NASDAQ OMX's Corporate Solutions to create the first and only fully-integrated workflow solution for investor relations and public relations professionals.

Opus co-advised the shareholders of Pocket Living on securing equity finance for the acquisition and development of at least five affordable housing sites. Founded in 2002, Pocket Living designs and develops affordable starter homes for purchase across London. This deal will assist in Pocket’s aspiration to accelerate its development programme in London and to build a nationwide brand.

Opus advised the shareholders of Sovereign Rotating Machines on its joint venture with WAIglobal. Founded in 1996, Sovereign Rotating Machines is the UK’s largest remanufacturer of starters and alternators, servicing a broad base of aftermarket customers throughout the UK. The joint venture with WAIglobal, a leading US-based parts manufacturer and international distributor, will enable Sovereign to accelerate its growth and expand the WAIglobal product offering.

Opus advised the shareholders of Tullibardine on its sale to Picard Vins et Spiritueux. Tullibardine is a leading highland malt whisky distillery, which had been owned by a group of private investors since 2003. The purchase by Picard, a French family-owned drinks company, strengthens its portfolio of whisky brands and secures long term access to a supply of high quality highland malt whisky.

Opus advised the Carbon Trust on the establishment of a new venture with Siemens Financial Services to take over the provision of the Carbon Trust’s highly successful SME carbon efficiency loans scheme. The new partnership is aiming to provide UK businesses with green equipment finance worth up to £550 million over the next three years. This venture will also provide the foundation for a new energy efficiency procurement service to be provided to businesses.

Opus advised the shareholders of Ecovision Renewable Energy on the structuring and fundraising for its residential solar PV initiative. Ecovision is offering to install free solar PV systems on the roofs of residential properties in exchange for keeping the related government backed renewable electricity Feed in Tariff. The householder gets to use any electricity so generated for free.  Ecovision has secured credit facilities of £15m from Lombard North Central and has also raised £8.5m of equity financing from private investors.

Opus advised Green Power Technologies S.L. in the development of a new strategic plan focused on the emerging global opportunities in smart grid solutions. The company is a leading provider of innovative photovoltaic and wind power renewable energy solutions. 

Opus advised Keydata Income VCT 1 and Keydata Income VCT 2 on their merger with Foresight VCT. The merger enabled shareholders in the Keydata VCTs to gain exposure to a broader and more diversified portfolio of underlying investments, whilst reducing the level of annual running costs.

Opus advised the management team and shareholders of Peto on raising equity expansion capital for its B2B healthcare price comparison site

Opus initiated the financing for the recent buy-out of Seligman Private Equity Select LLP from La Compagnie Financiére Edmond de Rothschild Banque SA

Opus advised Union Jack British 10K Limited (“UJB10K”, formerly Union Jack Sports Limited) on its corporate strategy and funding structures.  UJB10K delivers the British 10K London Run attracting in excess of 25,000 runners each year with an iconic race route through the heart of London.