Law firm advises automotive giant on acquisition

The corporate team at law firm Geldards has advised an automotive giant on its acquisition of a dealership group.

The firm advised Lithia UK on its purchase of Hatfields Group – a move which strengthens its partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and increases its presence in the North of England.

Lithia UK operates over 150 vehicle dealership sites across the UK through its well-known retail groups Evans Halshaw and Stratstone.

The Geldards team who worked on the deal was led by partners Simon Davers and Gemma Wrighton, supported by senior associate Sarah Bailey-Parke and solicitor Charlotte Hajduk.

Simon said: “Geldards is proud to enjoy a long-standing relationship with Lithia UK, and we were pleased to advise them on the major acquisition of Hatfields Group.

“We were delighted to work with Richard Maloney and the team at Lithia UK to ensure the smooth acquisition of the group.”