HSF and Browne Jacobson lead as WHSmith sale takes brand from UK high streets

HSF and Browne Jacobson lead as WHSmith sale takes brand from UK high streets

Herbert Smith Freehills and Browne Jacobson have picked up lead roles on the £76m sale of WHSmith’s UK high street business to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital.

The deal sees HSF advising WHSmith, fielding a team led by M&A partner Bob Moore, consultant Ben Ward, head of media & digital Hayley Brady, banking partner Will Nevin and tax partner Casey Dalton.

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