Springboard advises Stowe Family Law on its acquisition of Hawkins Family Law
About the deal
Stowe Family Law (Stowe) acquired Hawkins Family Law (Hawkins), a boutique family law firm based in Buckinghamshire with offices across greater London and the southern counties. This acquisition will strengthen Stowe’s status as the UK’s largest specialist family law firm, building upon its growing presence in greater London and footprint across the South of England.
Stowe is the only national law firm dedicated to family law. Backed by private equity firm Livingbridge, Stowe has grown into a network of over 80 locations in England and Wales, with over 180 specialist family lawyers.
How we added value
- Originated the deal having nurtured a pipeline of opportunities developed from an in-depth market mapping exercise
- Advised Stowe and led negotiations on the value and structure of the deal, including the treatment of the balance sheet.
- Supported Stowe through the due diligence and legal phases to successful completion
