Forvis Mazars provides buy-side financial due diligence and SPA advisory services to AP UK on its acquisition of Retail World

Our Deal Advisory Due Diligence team is delighted to announce that it provided buy-side financial due diligence and SPA advisory services to AP UK on their successful acquisition of Retail World at Team Valley in Gateshead.

Retail World stands as one of the North’s leading retail destinations, with 391,000 sq ft of flexible space and a strong line‑up of more than 30 established brands that consistently attract high regional footfall.

AP UK, a specialist in acquiring and developing prime real estate, has strengthened its UK portfolio with the acquisition of Retail World in Team Valley, Gateshead. One of the most significant regional real estate transactions of the past year.

Jonathan Hodgson (Director) says that 'We are delighted to have acted for AP UK on their acquisition of Retail World at Team Valley in Gateshead. Our congratulations go to everyone who contributed to this successful transaction.'

One of our clients, Guy Lewinsohn (AP, UK CEO) said that “Forvis Mazars played a key role in our successful acquisition of Retail World, Team Valley, Gateshead. They were commercial, professional and able to execute at pace. This was instrumental in getting the deal over the line. We value their continued support and look forward to working together again.”

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