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Clifford Chances advises Bridgepoint on Wiggle acquisition

13 December 2011

Clifford Chances advises Bridgepoint on Wiggle acquisition

International law firm Clifford Chance has advised private equity house Bridgepoint on the acquisition of cycling and sports goods retailer Wiggle.

Wiggle, which was founded in 1999 and now exports to 88 countries, has grown quickly to become the UK's leading online retailer for road cyclists, with over 1 million shopper visits a week.

The CC team was led by Bridgepoint relationship partners Kem Ihenacho and Jonny Myers, supported by senior associate Carl Blake and associate Sara Hayes.  Finance partner John Dawson advised on debt financing.