Waterfront Solicitors LLP acted for Kevin Hill, Ralph Thawley and Bruce Neil, the founders of FMB Consultants, in relation to the acquisition of the company by Argus Media. FMB Consultants is a leader in the provision of timely and accurate intelligence on the world fertilizer market and its reports monitor global trade and pricing for nitrogen, phosphate, sulphur, potash and ammonia.
For more information on the acquisition please see the press release issued by Fusion Corporate Partners (UK) Limited, M&A advisers to the founders of FMB Consultants.
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