Our corporate team have advised on the acquisition of Totally Wicked Group, the UK-based vaping retailer, by Wittyace UK Holding Limited part of Hong Kong-based Wittyace Holdings. The transaction completed in summer 2025.
The deal, which was led by Dacheng Dentons in Beijing, appointed our team as co-counsel to provide specialist UK transactional and regulatory support.
Our team advised on;
- Transactional support services – including full due diligence and warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance advice.
- Deal structuring – advising on the closure process and the interface between deal terms and W&I insurance.
- Regulatory matters – including National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) notifications and UK competition law considerations.
The acquisition positions Totally Wicked for further growth in the UK and European markets, with a strengthened focus on refillable vaping products ahead of the UK government’s forthcoming ban on disposable vapes.
Paul Hardman, who led on the UK elements of the deal said:
“This deal highlights our growing role as trusted co-counsel on international transactions through our China Desk services. Working alongside Dacheng Dentons, we were able to bring our UK regulatory insight, deal structuring expertise, and transactional services to support the successful acquisition of a high-profile business. Our involvement reflects the depth and breadth of expertise we can provide to international clients on complex cross-border deals.”
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