Charles Russell Speechlys is acting as UK counsel for Hibbett, Inc. on its proposed $1.1 billion acquisition by JD Sports Fashion Plc
Charles Russell Speechlys is acting as UK counsel for Hibbett, Inc, a US-based athletic fashion retailer, on the UK aspects of its proposed $1.1 billion acquisition by JD Sports Fashion Plc, Britian’s biggest sports retailer.
Hibbett’s 1,169 stores located in 36 US states will help JD Sports to achieve their mission and meet the demands of their global consumers for years to come.
Andrew Collins, Corporate Partner, commented:
We are delighted to have been involved in the UK aspects of the proposed acquisition of Hibbett, working alongside Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, Hibbett’s US counsel on the transaction.
The team is led by Corporate Partners Andrew Collins and Daniel Rosenberg with support from Paul Arathoon and Laura Crotch.
