Biography
Angela is a partner in Akin’s private equity practice. She advises private equity sponsors and corporate clients on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, disposals, co-investments, minority investments and public-to-private deals.
Representative Work
Advised AEA Investors on:
the sale of LoneStar, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance fasteners, sealing products and precision-engineered components
the sale of Process Sensing Technologies to Arcline, a leading provider of measurement instrumentation and monitoring solutions for process-critical applications worldwide
the acquisition of B&C International by Springs Windows Fashions
the acquisition of Meater, a manufacturer of smart wireless meat thermometers
Advised Bridgepoint on:
its sale and reinvestment in PEI Group, an international provider of information, insights and events for the global alternative private assets market
its acquisition of a majority stake in Kerv Group, a leading next-generation cloud and digital services provider
its acquisition of SK Aero Safety Group, a global leader in aviation safety component maintenance, repair and overhaul services
Advised Cambridge Information Group (CIG), a family-owned global investment firm, in its acquisition of Emerald Publishing, a UK-based digital publishing company.
Advised CVC Capital Partners and its portfolio company System C Healthcare on:
the acquisition of CIS Oncology, an innovative chemotherapy prescription and management system
the acquisition of Clevermed, a leading maternity and neonatal patient record software provider
the acquisition of Oxford Computer Consultants, a leading British IT business specialising in integrated contracts and finance solutions for social care within local government
the acquisition of MYP Technologies, an Australian health and care management tech provider
Advised Dyal Capital Partners on its investment in CVC Capital Partners.
Advised Francisco Partners on:
its take private of UK-listed Blancco Technology Group plc
its joint bid (alongside CVC Capital Partners) for Network International plc, valuing the business at £2.1 billion
the disposal of LiveU, a leading video streaming and remote production solutions provider to Carlyle
the acquisition of MyHeritage and the acquisition of MesAiuex.com by MyHeritage
Advised Jacobs Engineering on its strategic partnership with PA Consulting, valuing the business at $2.5 billion.
Advised Kartesia Management on the investment in Kartesia by New York Life / Candriam.
Advised Liberty Global on its acquisition of shares held by Warner Bros. Discovery in the electric car racing series Formula E.
Advised Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) subsidiary Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on the UK aspects of its acquisition of leading Australian pension administration firm Link Group (LNK.AX), valuing the business at A$1.2 billion (US$802.7 million).
Advised Permira on:
its definitive agreement to take private Mimecast, a NASDAQ- listed company that specializes in email security and cyber resilience, valuing Mimecast at $5.8 billion
its investment (alongside New York-based growth fund Stripes) in GWI, the leading global market research and audience insights software platform
Advised Yellow Wood Partners on its acquisition of the Scholl footcare brand from Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
Advised Zoovu on multiple investment rounds as well its sale to FTV Capital.
*List includes matters worked on prior to joining Akin.
Education
L.L.B., Murdoch University
B.A., Murdoch University
Bar Admissions
Law Society of Western Australia
Registered Foreign Lawyer in England and Wales
Recognitions
Law.com International, UK Rising Star, 2026
Legal 500 UK, Private Equity: Transactions - High-Value Deals (£500m +), 2026.
Speeches and Publications
Quoted, “ESG gold standard compliance will propel deal efficiency,” IFLR, January 25, 2024.
Quoted, “U.K. Advisory Opportunity Viewer: Dealmakers Adapt to Challenges as Weak Pound Sparks Inbound Interest,” Mergermarket, October 12, 2022.