Wragge & Co advises Sanctuary Housing Association on £120 million bond issue

Wragge & Co's Banking & Finance team has advised Sanctuary Group on a £120 million secured bond issue. The transaction is a tap issue to the £200 million secured bond issue the housing provider launched in March 2009, on which Wragge & Co also advised.

Legal 500 2010 results

The Legal 500 2010 results are out. An independent survey of the UK's legal services, the annual directory ranks law firms in different practice areas, using research primarily based on 75,000-plus client references. This year, there are several highlights for Wragge & Co.

Wragge & Co wins AIM-quoted Harvard International PLC as new client

Wragge & Co has been appointed sole, full-service legal adviser to AIM-quoted Harvard International, a major supplier of consumer electronic products, following a competitive pitch.

Fraudulent emails - Shitta Bey

Wragge & Co is aware that over recent weeks many people have been receiving fraudulent emails purporting to involve "Barrister Shitta Bey" who claims to be a member of this firm.

Wragge & Co advises on AMF Bowling Group investment

Wragge & Co has advised two of the investors involved in funding AMF Bowling's acquisition of rival Hollywood Bowl, the tenpin bowling business. The transaction creates the UK's market-leader in tenpin bowling, with annual sales of more than £60 million.