Law firm helps packaging firm wrap up deals

Law firm Geldards has advised a packaging group on its successful acquisition of two manufacturers.

Woodberry Packaging has bought Crewe-based Medica, specialists in pharmaceutical and healthcare cartons, and Surrey-based Curtis, experts in cosmetics and personal care packaging.

Woodberry Packaging is a subsidiary of Dublin-based Woodberry Capital and has built its group through acquisition across Ireland and the UK.

The deals almost double the size of the group and strengthens the firm’s position across Europe.

Geldards has a long-standing relationship with the group, having advised Woodberry Capital on several UK investments.

Leading on the latest deals from Geldards was corporate partner Debra Martin, who advised on all elements of the transaction, supported by senior associate Sarah Bailey-Parke and solicitor Mina Dimitrova.

Debra Martin said: “Geldards is delighted to have advised Woodberry Packaging on their latest acquisition of these two leading British packaging manufacturers.

“We are proud to have supported Mark Keating and the team at Woodberry on another strategic acquisition which secures their position as a market leading force in the packaging industry.”