Eversheds Sutherland advises Fairbanks Morse Defense on its acquisition of Truflo Marine from IMI
November 25, 2025
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, on its acquisition of IMI plc’s Truflo Marine business.
Truflo Marine is a recognised leader in advanced valve design and control solutions for mission-critical naval systems. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances FMD’s valve design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities and strengthens its ability to support allied naval submarine and surface vessels around the world.
The transaction is subject to customary completion conditions, including regulatory review and approval.
The Eversheds Sutherland team advising FMD was led by Partners Lizzy Tindall and Alistair Cree, supported by Partners Rachel Cooper and Colin Askew, Principal Associate Hannah Kaye and Associate Sali Akhtar.
Lizzy Tindall, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:
“We are delighted to have supported Fairbanks Morse Defense on this strategic acquisition. We are proud of our experience and expertise in the defence sector and are delighted that this has enabled us to once again support FMD.”
Steve Pykett, CEO of Fairbanks Morse Defense, said:
“We’re grateful to the Eversheds Sutherland team for their guidance throughout this fast-moving process. This acquisition represents another strategic investment to reinforce FMD’s international and domestic capabilities and we’re pleased to have had Eversheds Sutherland by our side.”
The transaction is subject to customary completion conditions, including regulatory review and approval.
The Eversheds Sutherland team advising FMD was led by Partners Lizzy Tindall and Alistair Cree, supported by Partners Rachel Cooper and Colin Askew, Principal Associate Hannah Kaye and Associate Sali Akhtar.
Lizzy Tindall, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:
“We are delighted to have supported Fairbanks Morse Defense on this strategic acquisition. We are proud of our experience and expertise in the defence sector and are delighted that this has enabled us to once again support FMD.”
Steve Pykett, CEO of Fairbanks Morse Defense, said:
“We’re grateful to the Eversheds Sutherland team for their guidance throughout this fast-moving process. This acquisition represents another strategic investment to reinforce FMD’s international and domestic capabilities and we’re pleased to have had Eversheds Sutherland by our side.”
Key contacts
Latest Insights
- legal updatesConsumer Lens - Session 1 | The Rise of European Class Actions
- podcasts and webcastsTax NOLs in Cross-Border Structures Webinar
- legal updatesEU Pay Transparency Directive
- legal updatesLegal Compass Switzerland
Latest News
- client newsNext stop, public ownership: Eversheds Sutherland advises DfT on GTR transition
- firm newsShaping the Future
- firm newsEversheds Sutherland strengthens restructuring offering with senior partner appointment
- firm newsEversheds Sutherland strengthens Commercial Advisory practice with technology partner hire
Latest Events
- virtual | June 02, 2026Spanish employment law training
- virtual | June 09, 2026UK employment law training
- virtual | June 16, 2026Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) employment law training
- virtual | June 23, 2026Webinar: Conquering the US Market
client news
June 02, 2026
Next stop, public ownership: Eversheds Sutherland advises DfT on GTR transi...
firm news
June 01, 2026
Shaping the Future
firm news
June 01, 2026
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens restructuring offering with senior partner...
firm news
June 01, 2026
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens Commercial Advisory practice with technolo...
virtual
Spanish employment law training
June 02, 2026
2pm - 5pm (BST)
Virtual
virtual
UK employment law training
June 09, 2026
1pm - 4pm (BST)
Virtual
virtual
Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) employment law training
June 16, 2026
12.45pm - 4pm (BST)
Virtual
virtual
Webinar: Conquering the US Market
June 23, 2026
17.00-18.00