Law firm gives sound advice on amp sale

Milton Keynes Law firm Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors has taken centre stage in the sale of legendary amp manufacturer Marshall Amplification to Swedish firm Zound Industries. A team led by Troy Warner and Danielle Austin (pictured) advised the shareholders on the multi-million pound sale of the Milton Keynesbased company, which was founded by Jim Marshall in the 1960s. Geoffrey Leaver Solicitors has worked with the business for many years, including advising since 2010 on the joint venture with Zound Industries, when the Swedish based company started to license the Marshall brand for use on a range of headphones and wireless speakers sold around the world in 90 countries.

Danielle Austin, senior associate solicitor said: “Marshall Amplification is a renowned business to Milton Keynes, and we’re delighted to have advised the shareholders of Marshall Amplification on this cross-border transaction spanning England, Sweden, Vietnam and Hong Kong to ensure the continued success of the

Marshall brand with the formation of the Marshall Group and for Terry and Victoria Marshall to continue Jim Marshall’s legacy as board members of the Marshall Group.”

Richard Willis, a member of Jim Marshall’s Board of Trustees and a trustee of the Charitable Trust, said “This is an exciting time for the company and for the brand but also for the Jim Marshall Charitable Trust. The charity retains an interest in the new venture and will have increased scope to consider and to apply charitable donations to the causes Jim was so passionate to support.”

Neves Solicitors has announced two key promotions in the firm’s family department.

Tina Shah has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate and Emily Pope has been promoted to the role of Associate. Partner and Head of Divorce and Family Law, Beth Woodward said: "We are pleased to announce these promotions which recognise the contribution both Tina and Emily have made to the firm and the dedication and skill they have brought to their roles."