Pinsent Masons seals Quantum Clothing deal with Itochu

09 Aug 2012 | 05:30 pm |

International law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Quantum Clothing Group (Quantum) on its acquisition by Japanese trader Itochu.

Nottinghamshire-based Quantum specialises in menswear, lingerie and hosiery and is a leading supplier to Marks & Spencer. Employing about 5,000 staff worldwide, Quantum began as a management buyout from Coats Viyella in December 2000. Outside of the UK the business has operations in Cambodia, Sri Lanka and India.

 The acquisition will bolster Itochu's existing production business, which includes the manufacture of menswear, women's wear, lingerie and sportswear.

 The Pinsent Masons deal team was led by Corporate Partner Andrew Kerr, assisted by Adrienne Murdoch, Michelle Kershaw (corporate) and Alison Walker (tax).

Commenting on the deal Andrew said: "Having acted for Quantum and provided strategic advice to the company for over a decade following a successful buyout from Coats Viyella in 2000, it was fantastic to act for the shareholders on this sale."

Latest press releases

Show me all press releases

Pinsent Masons advises on The Real Greek pre-pack sale

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised on the sale of The Real Greek restaurant chain via a pre-packaged administration, acting for the company and subsequently the administrators in delivering the restructuring.

Pinsent Masons advises on Franco Manca CVA

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the operating company of the UK pizza restaurant chain, Franco Manca, on its company voluntary arrangement (CVA). Paul Berkovi and Rob Croxen of financial advisory firm, Alvarez & Marsal, have been appointed as supervisors of the CVA.

Global study from Pinsent Masons finds CCS remains dominant, but low-carbon investors looking to diversify

New research from multinational law firm Pinsent Masons shows carbon capture and storage (CCS) remains a global priority for low-carbon players, with 90% of respondents having already invested in or developed a CCS project and 78% planning to do so again in the year ahead.  

People who viewed this press release also viewed

Show me all press releases

Pinsent Masons advises on sale of VLocker to Venu+

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised on the sale of VLocker, a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation and management of electronic locker systems, to Venu+, a United States‑based portfolio company of private equity fund ZCG.

Pinsent Masons advises INDY Cinema on its acquisition by VERSANT

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised international cinema technology business INDY Cinema (INDY) on its acquisition by New York-based VERSANT, an industry-changing media and entertainment company.

Pinsent Masons advises on acquisition of Alba Renewables

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Southeast Asia-based clean energy developer Alba Renewables on its acquisition by a leading global investment firm.

For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on

+44 (0)20 7418 8199 or 

Location contacts

We are processing your request. \n Thank you for your patience. An error occurred. This could be due to inactivity on the page - please try again.