Lewis Silkin has advised Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, the third agency to join the Splendid Collective
16 November 2023
Lewis Silkin has advised media consultancy Splendid Communications on its acquisition of DIY Creative, streetwear fashion and action sports specialists, having recently also advised Splendid on its acquisitions of leading culture and entertainment PR agency, Riot Communications and youth, culture and music specialist Kingdom Collective.
Splendid Communications acquisition of DIY Creative sees the company continue to grow its client base and capabilities in the streetwear fashion market and brings a roster of clients including DC, Impala, Quiksilver, Roxy and Shiner.
The Splendid Collective brings together ambitious, values-led agencies to share their expertise across sectors and services including PR, social media, influencer, digital marketing and events.
The Lewis Silkin team was led by Corporate Partner, Jo Evans with support from Joe Lythgoe, Senior Associate and Ayesha Chanda, Associate.
Commenting on the deal, Jo Evans said:
It’s been great to support Splendid on their expansion plan. These acquisitions have brought together creative minds working together to deliver innovative work and enhance the offering for their clients. Advising Splendid on deals like this reaffirms the experience and capability of Lewis Silkin’s Tier 1 ranked M&A team.
Damon Kelly, CFO at Splendid Communications commented:
We’re delighted to welcome the team at DIY Creative into Splendid. The team at Lewis Silkin have been a great legal support and advisors on our growth strategy via acquisitions. Their consultation has enabled us to work through the deals in a smooth and timely manner.