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Equity investment into Pocket Living
Size: Undisclosed
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.
Merger with Foresight VCT
Size: £6.4m
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.
Initiation of buy-out financing
Size: Undisclosed
Opus initiated the financing for the recent buy-out of Seligman Private Equity Select LLP from La Compagnie Financiére Edmond de Rothschild Banque SA
Investment in strategic land fund
Size: Undisclosed
Opus provided advice in respect of the Howard de Walden family's investment in Welbeck Strategic Land LLP
| Client | Transaction | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Living | Equity investment into Pocket Living | Undisclosed |
| Keydata Income VCT 1 and Keydata Income VCT 2 | Merger with Foresight VCT | £6.4m |
| Seligman Private Equity Select LLP | Initiation of buy-out financing | Undisclosed |
| Howard de Walden family | Investment in strategic land fund | Undisclosed |
| Citco | Sale of Richcourt Fund Advisors | Undisclosed |
| Nationwide Financial | Acquisition of Gartmore | $350m |
| RBS | Sale of Charterhouse Bank to management | £238m |
| Skandia | Bid defence in hostile bid by Storebrand | £800m |




