Darren Warburton

Partner

About Darren

Darren Warburton is an EMEA lead of our Chemicals Group and a partner in our Global Corporate Practice Group, based in our Manchester office. He is the relationship partner for a number of major clients, including INEOS, Innospec, Kemira Oyj and BASF. His particular expertise covers a range of corporate transactions, including international and domestic mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, regularly undertaking work in Europe, Asia and North America.

Experience

  • Advising Kemira Oyj in relation to its acquisition of Albermarle UK Limited.
  • Assisting INEOS in relation to its US$220 million sale of its global fluorochemicals business to Mexichem.
  • Advising INEOS in relation to the sale of its E-PVC business to Vinnolit GmbH K Co, KG.
  • Advising Hexion (now Momentive) on the sale of its defoamer business to Münzing Chemie GmbH.
  • Assisting INEOS in relation to due diligence and integration matters concerning the €670 million acquisition of Kerling ASA (Hydro Polymers) from Norsk Hydro ASA.
  • Advising INEOS in relation to its acquisition of the white salt business of Salt Union/Compass Minerals.
  • Advising BASF in relation to the sale of its pharmaceutical intermediates business (Cramlington Pharmaceuticals) to Aesica Pharmaceuticals Limited.
  • Tri-partite PRC joint venture including UK, PRC and Japanese manufacturers.

Credentials

Education
  • University of Leeds, LL.B., 1988
Admissions
  • England and Wales, 1991

Recognitions

  • Recommended in Chambers UK 2018 for Corporate/M&A – Mid-Market & Private Equity, North West
  • Recommended as a Leading Individual in Legal 500 UK 2017 for Corporate and commercial
  • Recognised as a leading individual by Chambers UK 2016
  • Recommended in Legal 500 UK 2015 for Corporate and commercial
  • Recommended in the 2013 edition of Legal 500 UK
  • Listed in the 2014 edition of Chambers UK as a leading individual

Expertise

Services
Corporate
Industries
Chemicals

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Manchester Corporate Practice Q1 2023 Transactions Highlights

April 2023 | Europe

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