Michelmores advises Stage Electrics Group on strategic acquisition of Willow Communications

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Published September 23rd 2025

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Richard Cobb

Michelmores has advised Stage Electrics Group on its acquisition of Willow Communications, a specialist in audio-visual integration and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for the gaming, hospitality, holiday park, sport and leisure sectors.

The acquisition represents a significant step in Stage Electrics Group’s strategic growth, enhancing both its technical capabilities and the breadth of sectors it serves. The deal will enable the combined businesses to deliver more integrated solutions across AV and digital platforms.

The Michelmores team was led by Head of Corporate Richard Cobb, supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Managing Associate Angharad Doyle and Associate Emma Cheshire from the Firm’s Corporate team, Managing Associate Matt Jones, Senior Associate Jonny Lane, and Associate Sena Guvercin from the Firm’s Transactional Real Estate team. Partner Robert Forsyth and Associate James Millet provided Employment advice and Commercial advice was provided by Partner David Thompson and Associate Moya Smith.

Commenting on the transaction, Dave Coull, CEO of Stage Electrics Group, said:

“This acquisition is an important step in our strategy to diversify the sectors we serve and expand the products and services the group is able to offer. I’d like to thank Richard and the wider Michelmores team for their consistently first-class service throughout the process. Their professionalism, expertise, and solutions-focused approach have been invaluable in bringing the deal to a successful close.”

Richard Cobb commented:

I am delighted we have been able to complete another strategic acquisition for Stage Electrics Group. The live music sector, one of the sectors the group operates within, saw consumer spending of £6.68bn last year- 9.5% up on the year before and a really important part of the UK’s International reputation for arts and culture. This acquisition allows Stage Electrics Group to widen their offering and add technical expertise into a range of additional entertainment, sport and leisure venues.

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