Michelmores has advised CEO, founder and majority shareholder, Robert McCarthy, on the sale of GOSS Technology Group to AIM traded AdvancedAdvT Limited.
The transaction marks a significant milestone for GOSS Technology Group, a recognised leader in digital transformation in the public sector. AdvancedAdvT Limited is an international software solutions provider for the business solutions, healthcare compliance, and human capital management sectors.
The Michelmores team was led by Corporate Partner Dearbhla Quigley, alongside Chris Smedley, Shafi Choudhury and Oliver Ryder, all from the Firm’s Corporate team, with support from Cathy Bryant (Corporate Tax), Anthony Reeves (Corporate Tax), Rachael Lloyd (Employment) and Philippa Collison (Commercial).
Dearbhla commented:
“We are pleased to have combined our significant experience of both private M&A and London equity capital markets to advise Robert McCarthy on this landmark transaction for GOSS Technology Group. The Michelmores team thoroughly enjoyed working alongside Robert and supporting him throughout the sale process. We look forward to seeing the exciting growth opportunities that this transaction brings for all parties involved.”
Robert said:
“The time was right for GOSS to join a larger group with ambition to drive sustainable growth and meet the evolving needs of the public sector. The team at Michelmores provided clear, commercially focussed guidance throughout the transaction process which was vital to progressing the transaction in an orderly and timely fashion. I cannot thank them enough for their assistance with this transaction.”
Michelmores Corporate team is a market-leading practice known for delivering high-quality legal advice on complex transactions across a range of sectors, including technology. The team combines deep commercial understanding with technical expertise to guide clients through mergers and acquisitions (both private and public), disposals, fundraisings, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
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