Expertise
Kevin McCarthy specialises in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions with particular expertise in private equity related transactions, acting for both management and equity finance providers. Kevin advises on IPOs, equity issues and joint ventures for both private and public companies.
Kevin has acted on transactions across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, media, real estate, sport, telecoms and financial services.
Key Experience and clients
- Advised the management team of Austin Reed Group following the £49 million takeover by Darius Capital Limited.
- Advised ACP Capital (Cyprus) Limted on its €33 million investment in Leasecom Group SAS.
- Advised the exiting management of Advanced Power AG in connection with 3i Group plc's investment in the company.
- Advised the management team, backed by Credit Suisse, on the management buy-in of Park Finance Holdings Limited.
- Advised ACP Capital Limited on its £50 million AIM Listing.
- Advised McLellan Group plc on its £120 million recommended takeover by Interserve plc.
- Advised ACP Mezzanine Limited on its €100 million dual listing on AIM and the Channel Islands Stock Exchange.
- Advised Fidelity Investments International in relation to general corporate matters.
Professional Memberships
- Notary Public
- Legal Committee of the Quoted Companies Alliance
Career History
| 2005 |
Partner, Mishcon de Reya |
| 1996 |
Assistant Solicitor, Ashurst |
| 1996 |
Qualified, McGrigor Donald |
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Glasgow University LLB (Hons) |
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St John's College, Oxford - BCL |
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