Harry has broad transactional experience in public and private M&A, equity capital markets and group reorganisations. He also advises listed clients on general company law and corporate governance matters.
Harry sits on the Legal Panel of the Investor Forum, having advised on its establishment. He is also co-author of the United Kingdom chapter of “Mergers & Acquisitions”, part of the European Lawyer Reference series.
Advising GAME Digital plc on the mandatory takeover bid for it made by Sports Direct.
Advising Tarsus Group plc on its recommended takeover by Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.
Advising Stanhope on its investment in S4 Capital plc.
Acting for WEPA on its acquisition of the 50 per cent stake in its Northwood & WEPA, a paper supplier based in the UK, from its joint venture partner.
Advising Quayle Munro on the sale of Quayle Munro Advisory (the majority of its business) to Houlihan Lokey.
Advising Banijay Rights Limited on its acquisition of Castaway Television Productions Limited, the owner of the rights to the “Survivor” television programme.
Advising the management of Xafinity plc, a corporate pensions consultancy, on its flotation on the main London market.
Advising Tarsus Group plc on multiple cash-box placings.
Advising the Economist on its acquisition of Signal & Noise Limited.
Advising the family trusts of Tom Singh, the founder of clothing retail chain New Look, on the sale of the business by Apax and Permira to Brait SE, an investment company, including a minority reinvestment in the acquisition vehicle by the Singh family trusts.
Advising Revolution Bars Group plc, a leading operator of premium bars with a strong national presence across the UK, on its flotation on the main London market.
Advising GAME Digital plc, the leading omni-channel specialist retailer of video games in the UK and Spain, on its flotation on the main London market.
Advising Verizon Communications Inc. on its acquisition of Vodafone’s interest in Verizon Wireless.
"Excellent. Harry Coghill is top quality."
IFLR1000 2018
