Eversheds Sutherland Advised Boparan on Investment in Roberts Bakery

Eversheds Sutherland Advised Boparan on Investment in Roberts Bakery

Eversheds Sutherland has advised private investment firm Boparan Private Office (BPO) on its investment in the business and assets of Roberts Bakery.

Following the filing of a notice of intention to appoint administrators on 6 October 2025, the investment by BPO has safeguarded more than 430 jobs and secured the future of one of the UK’s most historic bakery brands. A new entity, Roberts Bakery 1887 Limited, has been established to carry out the investment and support the business going forward.

The team provided strategic legal counsel throughout the transaction, enabling a swift and effective rescue of the business.

Jenna Poulton, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“This transaction demonstrates our ability to support clients through complex and time-critical restructurings, distressed investments and accelerated acquisition processes. Roberts Bakery is a business with deep heritage and community ties, and we are proud to have played a role in securing its future. The outcome reflects the strength of our restructure advisory practice and our commitment to delivering swift and efficient results for our clients.”

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The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by Jenna Poulton (Restructing Partner), Eversheds Sutherland acted as sole legal advised to BPO, advising on all aspects of pre-packaged business and assets sale of the Roberts Bakery business throughout the transaction.Mark Hammerton (Partner) Employment, Nigel Cooke (Partner) and Ben Tumelty (Partner) with Laura Tulley (Senior Associate) and Jake Perryman (Senior Associate) with Lisa Highet (Principal Associate) with Catherine Liley (Associate) Restructing and Zoe Hyde (Associate).