Slaughter and May advised Bourne Leisure on its acquisition by Blackstone

Slaughter and May is advising Bourne Leisure, a leading UK holiday company, on its acquisition by funds managed by Blackstone Capital Partners and Blackstone Real Estate Partners. The transaction was structured as a takeover offer for cash consideration, with a vendor preference share alternative available to shareholders. The three founding families will continue to be involved in the business, which operates under the Butlin’s, Haven and Warner Leisure brands, through a significant minority co-investment alongside Blackstone. The acquisition agreements were signed on 28 January 2021 and the acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of February 2021.

Corporate
Paul Mudie Partner
Mark Zerdin Partner
Kathryn Warden Associate
Real Estate
John Nevin Partner
Simon Bartle Senior Counsel
Kate Shirlaw Associate
Venetia Speke Associate
Richard Keczkes Head of Planning

Megan Dakers / Trainee, Daisy Jones / Trainee, Ben Lammin / Trainee, Jodi Haigh / Trainee, Matthew Spilsbury / Trainee

Financing
Richard Jones Partner
Tax
William Watson Senior Consultant
Edward Milliner Senior Counsel
Pensions, employment and incentives
Adam Gilchrist Associate
Financial Regulation