Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has advised Focusrite plc on its £39.2 million acquisition of Martin Audio Ltd and its associated companies.

Focusrite is a global music and audio products company which supplies hardware and software used by professional and amateur musicians. Martin Audio is a designer and manufacturer of premium professional sound systems for the concert touring/production, portable sound systems and installation markets.

“This was an important deal for Focusrite,” said Tom Nicholls, partner, Stephenson Harwood. “The company is aiming to grow its core customer base and expand into new markets, both of which will be supported by this acquisition. The deal marks the second substantial acquisition made by Focusrite this year, and we look forward to working with the company as it continues to realise its ambitious growth plans.”

The Stephenson Harwood team was led by corporate partner Tom Nicholls, who was assisted by fellow corporate partner Andrew Edge, corporate associates Kate Hewitson and Matt Kinghorn, Tax senior associate Kate Worthington, commercial associate Henry Pelling, real estate senior associate Stewart Scott, employment associates Nic Mangan and Adam Cooke and pensions associate Katie Whitford.