Gabi Olson-Welsh

Gabi advises on acquisitions, disposals, and M&A transactions, guiding clients through complex corporate deals, due diligence, and cross-border considerations.

• Advised a large Australian client on several acquisitions, including preparing and negotiating transactional documents.
• Advised on a $1 billion acquisition for a major energy client, co-ordinating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Acted for a worldwide infrastructure client on its acquisition of several companies in England.
• Acted for a Swedish company purchasing an English company (together with its US parent) in the marine business.
• Acted for a multinational oil and gas company’s disposal of its English subsidiaries.
• Acted for a large French group on its UK acquisitions in the medical packaging sector.
• Acted for an international airline on its acquisition of various aviation-related assets.
• Advised on the sale and purchase of a nightclub, hotel, and restaurant business.

Gabi advises overseas businesses and investors on acquiring, investing in, and establishing businesses in the UK, including corporate structuring and cross-border investments.

• Advised on the establishment of Spanish, US, and Nordic companies coming to the UK and on investment from overseas, working alongside tax advisers and immigration lawyers.
• Acted for a US purchaser of shares in an English company with subsidiaries in 20 jurisdictions.
• Acted for a Swedish technology company purchasing an English company together with its US parent.
• Acted for a client investing in a Swiss aviation company and investing in a Dutch SPV through its subsidiary in Luxembourg.
• Advised international clients on UK corporate structures and investments involving multiple jurisdictions.

Gabi advises on international joint ventures and shareholder arrangements, including structuring, governance, ownership, and contractual arrangements.

• Advised a US client looking to establish across Europe on its proposed structure and joint venture agreements.
• Acted for a client in the oil and gas industry on various projects including bids for tenders, joint ventures, and framework agreements.
• Advised several UK clients on complex shareholder arrangements in the technology sector.
• Advised various clients in relation to property holdings through company structures.

Gabi advises companies and groups on corporate restructurings and reorganisations, including changes to group structures, share buybacks and share-for-share exchanges.

• Advised a property company on its restructuring.
• Worked on the restructuring of a UK business and assets and companies held in Malaysia, including preparing a pro-forma share purchase agreement suitable for several company acquisitions.
• Advised on various group restructurings, often involving share-for-share exchanges.
• Advised on the corporate structure of companies in the media sector.
• Acted on the demerger of a UK property business.

Gabi advises on family office matters, franchise agreements, and commercial contracts.

• Advised an international brand on its UK franchise business.
• Acted for a Spanish company on the termination of its UK franchise arrangements.
• Advised a Swedish retailer on its contractual arrangements with London department stores.
• Advised several clients on change of control and indemnity provisions as part of commercial due diligence.
• Advised on various matters in relation to a family office including the coordination of overseas accountants/lawyers, managing banking relationships, and review of commercial contracts.

Gabi has experience advising energy and oil and gas businesses on acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.

• Advised on a $1 billion acquisition for a major energy client, co-ordinating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Acted for a client in the oil and gas industry on projects including bids for tenders, joint ventures and framework agreements.
• Acted for a multinational oil and gas company on the disposal of its English subsidiaries.
• Advised on a restructuring project for an energy client.
• Acted on the sale of a wind energy group company.

Gabi has experience advising aviation businesses and investors on acquisitions and international investments.

• Acted for an international airline on its acquisition of various aviation-related assets.
• Acted for a client investing in a Swiss aviation company.
• Advised a client on its investment in a Dutch SPV through its Luxembourg subsidiary in relation to an aircraft business.
• Acted on the financing of a US aviation transaction.
• Assisted US aviation colleagues on English law security documentation.

Gabi advises restaurant, hospitality, and food and beverage businesses on a range of corporate and commercial matters.

• Review of contracts for a European restaurant operator.
• Advised on director responsibilities for a coffee brand.
• Acted on the purchasing contracts for a pub group in London.
• Advised on the contractual arrangements for a Spanish chef.
• Advised on various sale and purchases of a London bar operator.
• Advised on director issues related to a restaurant business.

Gabi advises property developers, investors, and business owners on acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.

• Acted for a European aviation operator on their purchase of airport hangars for development.
• Advised on a hotel purchase in central London.
• Acted on a complex joint venture for the purchase of a large property with a view to obtaining planning permission.
• Acted on the purchase of a nightclub for redevelopment.
• Advised on restructurings for a large property company including demergers and share buybacks.

Member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Member of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce