Mohindra Maini LLP acted for Tritech Rail Limited relating to the disposal of its business to  AECOM Limited.  Tritech is a UK-based market leader in rail services specialising in areas from infrastructure surveying and design to electrification.

Tritech was founded in 1999 as a permanent-way engineering consultancy and has now grown into a multiskilled civil engineering consultancy. High-profile recent projects include East London line (surveying and management); Victoria Line upgrade, London (design); Thameslink programme, London and South East (design optioneering ); Etches Park traincare facility, Derbyshire (survey and track design); Ayrshire platform extensions, Scotland (permanent way and overhead line electrification design support) and surveying for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit railway in the Republic of Ireland.

Ian Rawlinson, director of Tritech Rail said, “This is a fantastic day for Tritech.  Joining forces with AECOM unites two market leaders in rail consultancy and specialist technical services. The synergies between the businesses will bring real benefits to our clients and we look forward to driving innovation and value through all aspects within the rail marketplace.”

The Tritech Rail deal continues AECOM’s growth and investment in its rail consultancy business which included in May this year the acquisition of INOCSA Ingenieria. With headquarters in Spain and a strong presence in Romania and Bosnia, INOCSA extends AECOM’s footprint and expertise in transportation – especially high-speed rail.   

Sonio Singh (Corporate Partner) advised Tritech Rail Limited regarding this disposal.

Mohindra Maini LLP acted for Manchester-based textile firm Beamfeature Limited regarding its recent investment into Life & Style Retail Limited.  Suresh Ruia of Beamfeature Limited has taken an equity stake in the Life & Style business of Elaine McPherson.  This business was formerly known as Ethel Austin.  Following a sizeable injection of funds into Life & Style Retail Limited, Suresh Ruia joins her as a major shareholder in this entity.  Suresh Ruia commented “Our experience and knowledge of product sourcing complements Elaine retail expertise perfectly”.

This investment remains an integral part of Life & Style’s growth strategy following its previous acquisitions of the business and assets of Au Naturale and Ethel Austin brands.  Suresh Ruia will continue to operate Beamfeature. This Manchester-based company (with factories in India and China) supplies textiles to a number of major players in the UK high street retail market.  

Sonio Singh (Partner) of Mohindra Maini LLP advised Suresh Ruia and the other investors on this transaction.

Mohindra Maini seminars are now running into the second year of a series of Round Table discussions on popular business topics which are of interest to clients, local professional and advisers such as bankers and accountants.

With a variety of speakers from within the practice and external, the seminars form a useful talking shop over a lunch-time debate around the vast knowledge and experience that sits around the table.

A recent seminar given by local Manchester businessman Vikas Shah on ‘Branding’ gave an insight into how the large corporations position their brand in the market place and how every business whether large or small should be aware of creating a strong brand and the benefits it brings to the business.

The next seminar is being held on Friday 14 May at 12.30pm on ‘All you need to know about Property Fraud’. Presented by Anis Waiz, Banking Litigation Partner at Mohindra Maini.

North West business leaders came to Manchester on the 20 April to an event sponsored by North West India Business Unit and NWRDA at Manchester Town Hall to hear leading speakers talk about the benefits of trade between the North West and India.

Chaired by Manchester lawyer Sunil Mohindra, Senior Partner Mohindra Maini LLP who introduced a range of keynote speakers including Anil Verma, Minister (Economic), Indian High Commission, London and Gururaj Rao, Consul General of India, Birmingham. The panellists included Tarun Ghulati, CEO, UTI International and Amit Dev Mehta, Vice President, Tata Capital Ltd and Farokh Engineer.

Sandra Brusby, OBE, Head of the India Business Unit welcomed all the delegates to the event.

Prior to the event Sunil Mohindra hosted a round table discussion with the panellists, speakers and local bankers at the Manchester offices of Mohindra Maini to discuss the business climate of the North West and India

Mohindra Maini Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Anis Waiz in the role of partner to head up their expanding litigation department.

Within their commercial litigation department, that has extensive experience in property, insurance and contractual disputes, Anis,  will specialise in banking litigation.

With over 20 years of experience in high level property and commercial litigation, Anis has acted for major clearing banks and a diverse range of lenders.

Other specialist areas for Anis in which he has a long, successful history include substantial defended mortgage possession work claims against professionals and claims arising from multiple mortgage fraud.

In addition Anis has experience in asset finance recovery work acting on behalf of a number of major finance houses.

Working in a previously in-house role, Anis understands the clients view of the demands of a business and will use his experience to add value to any advice and proposed litigation.

The fresh thinking attitude and belief in a personal client service at Mohindra Maini impressed Anis and he comments: “It is rare to find a law firm with global connections who are able to connect locally.  I truly believe we have a unique firm which delivers a world class service”.  Senior Partner Sunil Mohindra says: “I am  delighted that Anis brings with him a wide range of skills which will enhance the range of services already offered by the firm”.

Business Lunch on ‘Selling Your Business’ held on 22 January at Manchester law firm, Mohindra Maini.

Presenters from Pierce Accountants, Blackburn joined Sunil Mohindra and Sonio Singh, Partners at Mohindra Maini, to address the Round Table discussion which comprised of local professionals, entrepreneurs and businessmen.  Case studies were presented on the issues facing existing shareholders and sellers on the disposal of their business in a difficult climate as well as a discussion of the impact of current economic pressures on the M&A market.

This is the first seminar in a series hosted by Mohindra Maini during the calendar year 2010.

Pictured are (left to right) Sunil Mohindra, Tim Mills, John Green, Sonio Singh, Ann Jordan (Regional Chair IoD Northwest).

Shortly before Christmas David Rowlands of Mohindra Maini Solicitors returned from an epic journey in the Far East where he endured a charity bike ride from Ho Chi Minh City to the Angkor Wat.

The ride was in support of Regain, dedicated to supporting Britain’s tetraplegics.  The event raised in excess of £100,000, the charity’s biggest ever fund raiser. Over 5 days the team numbering 64 rode 450 km before triumphantly finishing at the ancient temples of Angkor.

The ride took David from Vietnam to Cambodia through rural and historic scenery.  During the ride the team experienced hot and humid conditions, frequently in excess of 34°C.  The longest day covered 110km across the gargantuan Mekong delta.

David has been very impressed with the charity’s organization of the ride as well as the hospitality of local people who often let the team stop for water breaks in their own residence or temples. He was also very thankful to his employers at Mohindra Maini who have supported him from the outset and without whom the experience wouldn’t have been possible.

Mohindra Maini have been proud to support David on such a magnificent cause.  Sunil Mohindra of their Commercial department commenting, “It has been a pleasure to have one of our own employees take part in such a brilliant event, we are always ecstatic to assist our staff in such selfless endeavours.”

The next event will be through India this Autumn. David is yet to confirm if he has the energy to take part, although he definitely sees himself riding for Regain again in the future.

Further Links:

Sponsorship Page: www.justgiving.co.uk/teamnambodia

Blog: http://teamnambodia.wordpress.com

Charity Website: www.regainsportscharity.com

Mohindra Maini Solicitors have announced the appointment of Sonio Singh to the position of Corporate Partner to head up the Corporate Team within their thriving firm.

Having started his career at Arthur Andersen in Birmingham and developed his role at regional and national law practices, Sonio accumulated a wealth of experience before joining Pannone LLP. Sonio was appointed Partner at Pannone in 2007.

Sonio’s expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, company disposals, and private equity work as well as corporate recovery and transactional insolvency. Bringing with him a number of SME clients and contacts, Sonio is an excellent addition to the Corporate Team. His fluent knowledge of Punjabi also stands him in good stead with the increasing prominence of Asian businesses via the route of Inward Investment into the UK.

As a prominent member of the Manchester business community Sonio’s extensive networking skills have enabled him to build up an impressive portfolio of contacts across a number of mid sized North West based accountants, corporate financiers and insolvency practitioners.

Sonio not only brings with him a ream of local knowledge within his particular field, he is also instrumental in the corporate marketing strategy of Mohindra Maini and generates work from his own broad base of professional contacts.

Mohindra Maini’s promise of “total commitment to deliver the highest standards of service” and to provide a wide understanding and broad range of potential strategies certainly sits well with Sonio. Senior Partner Sunil Mohindra comments on the new appointment: “Sonio’s vast experience as a corporate lawyer and versatility in transactional insolvency makes him a huge asset to the corporate team. His knowledge of the local business community will help the firm continue to benefit from its key practice areas. We are delighted to welcome him on board as we remain committed to grow the practice both locally and with our international partners.”