Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client IK Partners on the sale of Forthglade, a leading natural pet food manufacturer, to Assisi Pet Care, a leading UK-based producer of premium natural pet food and treats backed by Wind Point Partners.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Okehampton, Devon, Forthglade is one of the UK’s leading premium natural pet food brands, specialising in high-quality, minimally processed wet and dry dog food and natural treats. Travers Smith advised IK Partners on its acquisition of a majority stake in Forthglade in August 2020 through its IK Small Cap II Fund.
The Travers Smith team was led by Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Partners Emma Havas and Jaryd Davidson, supported by Senior Associate Oli Murphy, Associate Georgia Gridley and Trainee Joy Kibaki.
Tax advice was provided by Partner Hannah Manning and Associate Gemma Williams-Wells. Competition advice was provided by Partner Ingrid Hodgskiss and Associate Brooke Gibson. Finance advice was provided by Partners Will Sheridan and Michael Leadbeater and Associate Candice Pettegrew.
Travers Smith has also previously advised IK Partners on its takeover of Medica Group plc and its acquisition of Dals (formerly DA Languages).
