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Wallace advises on sale of European distributor of Rocket Dog shoes

May 2008

Wallace has advised the shareholders of Passion Sports and Passion Sports International, European distributor of Rocket Dog shoes, to US based Rocket Dog Brands in a cash and shares deal.  Founded by Tony Greenfield in 2001, Passion Sports now operates in 19 countries.

 

Rocket Dog is a leading global designer, developer and distributor of high fashion footwear.

 

Head of Wallace's corporate department, David Judah, commented:

 

“We were able to achieve completion of this multi-jurisdictional transaction in a very tight timescale, involving documentation under both English and US law and working in close corporation with New York lawyers.”

 

Wallace was assisted by New York firm Moses & Singer.  Rocket Dog Brands was advised by Kirkland & Ellis.

 

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