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Greencore is advised by Slaughter and May, Arthur Cox LLP (Irish law), and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP (U.S. counsel, led by partner Philip J. Boeckman). Financial advice is provided by Rothschild & Co. and Deutsche Numis, with Ashurst LLP acting for Rothschild.
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The Ashurst team includes partners Tom Mercer, Tim Rennie, and Stuart Rubin, with senior U.S. counsel Jeffrey Johnson and a dedicated associate team.
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Bakkavor is advised by Freshfields LLP, A&L Goodbody LLP (Irish law), with financial advisers Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. and Peel Hunt LLP.
The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, including clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority and under the U.S. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The companies anticipate that the deal will become effective in early 2026.
Simon Burke, Chair of Bakkavor, said:
“This deal offers shareholders significant value now, along with the opportunity to participate in future growth from the union of two strong businesses.”
