Consumer Goods

Our key experience includes advising:

PRADA in relation to its initial public offering and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise US$2.4 billion.

Greencore on the proposed merger with Northern Foods.

Reckitt Benckiser on a cash offer for SSL International.

Cadbury on the offer by Kraft Foods. The final offer valued Cadbury at approximately £11.9 billion.

HJ Heinz Company on the Competition Commission’s inquiry in relation to Heinz’s completed acquisition of HP Foods Group.

Unilever on the acquisition of the worldwide body care and European detergents business of Sara Lee Corporation for EUR 1.275 billion; and the disposal of Bertolli olive oil and vinegar business and its Maya, Dante and San Giorgio olive oil and seed businesses.

Compagnie Financière Richemont on the restructuring of Richemont and distribution of its interest in British American Tobacco.