Sale: UDL Intellectual Property
UDL specialises in UK and international patent, trademark, design and copyright law. It oversees the process from strategy and protection to litigation and dispute resolution.
Murgitroyd is one of the largest groups of patent and trade mark attorneys in Europe. With 440 staff in 24 offices worldwide, it offers a breadth of IP legal advice and support services.
Sovereign Capital took Murgitroyd private in December 2019. Since then, it has been working with the management team to develop a range of services and expand its global presence through a buy-and-build strategy. The acquisition of UDL establishes the group as the largest IP practice in the UK.
Crowe's role and team
The Crowe Corporate Finance team was led by Matteo Timpani, supported by Hazel Lucian.
Rebecca Glazebrook led the team from PDT Solicitors who advised on the legal aspects of the sale.
Client quote
“The members of UDL are enormously grateful to the Crowe Corporate Finance team, led by Matteo Timpani and Hazel Lucian, for their comprehensive advice and support in completing this transaction. Crowe were always available to counsel and explain; they steered us through to a very successful conclusion and an exciting future.”
Dr Neil Pawlyn and Alison Simpson, Managing Partners, UDL Intellectual Property
