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Rob McKie

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About

Rob has been advising on merger and acquisition transactions, as well as IPOs, secondary fundraises and takeovers for listed companies for over 25 years. He has advised both UK and International listed and private companies on such transactions. He also acts for quality corporate clients on a wide range of transactions, including shareholders’ agreements, restructurings, corporate governance and compliance issues.

His work covers a number of sectors, including energy (renewables as well as oil & gas), telecoms, technology, media, sports and entertainment and life sciences.

Many of the transactions Rob is involved with are complex and strategically important for his clients on a local, national and international basis, which require a deep level of understanding of the sectors in which his clients operate so as to find the best solutions to their transactions.

Rob is the location head of the Sheffield Corporate team.

The experience below focuses on those transactions that Rob has led on and which were both complex and strategically important for his clients.

Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

EXPERIENCE

  • Advised Affinius Capital on its GBP1bn joint venture with Packaged Living Limited.
  • Advised Henry Boot plc on its agreement to acquire 100% of Stonebridge Homes Group in three tranches for a maximum consideration of up to £65 million.
  • Advised LSP Investco Limited on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Tachart for £6.3 million.
  • Advised adm (Group) Limited on its strategic acquisition of Indicia Worldwide from Konica Minolta.
  • Advised adm (Group) Limited on its acquisition of Dassinc Pte Limited.
  • Advised Learning Technologies Group plc on its USD21.4m disposal of its Lorien business in the UK, Poland and South Africa.
  • Advised ZOO Digital Group plc on the acquisition of Vista India, ARES Media and businesses in South Korea, Spain, Italy and Germany.
  • Acted for Fusion Antibodies plc on its placings in 2024 and 2025.
  • Advised Power Roll Limited on its interim fundraise of £3 million from funds managed by Maven Capital Partners.
  • Advised Marine & Remote Sensing Solutions on its fundraises and corporate governance matters.
Education
  • Manchester University, Law LLB (2:1)
  • Chester College of Law, LPC

Prior Experience

  • 2013 – to date, Partner, DLA Piper
  • 2012 – 2013, Legal Director, DLA Piper
  • 2007 – 2012, Senior Associate, DLA Piper
  • 2001 – 2007, Associate, DLA Piper
  • 1999 – 2001, Trainee Solicitor, DLA Piper
  • 1996 – 1999, Tax Adviser, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Law Society

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