NEW YORK, November 4, 2026 – Corvane Ryle LLP today announced that it is advising Halvern Retail Group, a NYSE-listed specialty retailer, on its definitive agreement to acquire Brightmoor Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of packaged and fresh food products. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

The combination brings together Halvern's national store network and loyalty program with Brightmoor's portfolio of private-label and branded food products. Halvern expects the acquisition to broaden its food and household offering, strengthen its supply chain and support growth in its direct-to-consumer channels.

The Corvane Ryle team was led by New York M&A partner Miriam Okafor-Lindqvist, who advised the Halvern board on strategic alternatives, deal structure and negotiations. Priya Raghunathan, a partner in London, led the UK and EU merger control workstream, and Grace Whitcombe, a partner in Chicago, advised on consumer protection and regulatory matters relating to Brightmoor's product labeling and marketing practices.

The wider team included lawyers from the firm's Privacy & Cyber, Tax, Banking & Private Credit, Capital Markets and Intellectual Property practices across New York, Chicago, London and Brussels. Corvane Ryle also advised Halvern on the committed financing for the transaction and on the integration of data and loyalty systems.

"This is a transaction that combines operating strength with a clear strategic logic," said Miriam Okafor-Lindqvist. "Halvern has been a valued client for many years, and we are pleased to support the board and management team on a milestone that reflects their ambitions for the business."

Corvane Ryle advised on more than 1,100 deals in 2025, with aggregate deal value of US$410 billion, and the retail and consumer sector remains one of the firm's most active. Corvane Ryle regularly advises retailers, brands and private equity sponsors on acquisitions, divestitures, financings and regulatory matters.

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