Marshall Group's Aerospace Exit: Slingsby Advanced Composites Sold
Deal News | Jul 07, 2025 | Travers Smith
Travers Smith LLP has provided legal advice to Marshall Group on their latest strategic divestment, involving the sale of Slingsby Advanced Composites to Mangohojden AB, a privately held Swedish firm. In alignment with its strategy to focus on core operations, Marshall Group, a well-established British aerospace and defence leader, divested Slingsby, known for its advanced composites for defence applications. This transaction also follows the previous carve-out of Marshall Fleet Solutions to Trane Technologies, marking a shift in Marshall Group's business focus. Travers Smith brought a cross-disciplinary team to manage the complex legal aspects of the deal, leveraging expertise in corporate law, technology, tax, competition, employment, and real estate.
Sectors
- Aerospace and Defence
- Legal Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – Marshall Group and Slingsby Advanced Composites are based in the UK, and their operations are significant to the UK aerospace and defence sector.
- Sweden – The buyer, Mangohojden AB, is a Swedish company seeking to expand its reach in specialist aerospace and defence markets.
Industry
- Aerospace and Defence – The sale of Slingsby Advanced Composites by Marshall Group and its acquisition by Mangohojden AB positions the transaction firmly within the aerospace and defence industry, given the focus on composite structures and service provisions for defence platforms.
- Legal Services – Travers Smith LLP provided comprehensive legal advisory services for the transaction, emphasizing the role of legal expertise in corporate divestment and M&A activities.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Group | Selling Company | Company | An independent British aerospace and defence company, providing mission-critical support to global governments and prime contractors. |
| Slingsby Advanced Composites | Target Company | Company | A UK-based premier provider of complex composite structures, acquired by Marshall Group in 2010. |
| Mangohojden AB | Bidding Company | Company | A privately held Swedish company seeking to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defence businesses. |
| Travers Smith LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | A legal firm providing advisory services to Marshall Group on the cross-border carve-out sale. |