WPP plc acquires remainder of WPP AUNZ shares By Lauren Croft|23 May 2021 Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised on a transaction that saw WPP plc acquire the remainder of shares in WPP AUNZ. "); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1606778613657-0'); }); } Advertisement Deal: Herbert Smith Freehills has advised WPP AUNZ Ltd on a successful scheme of arrangement whereby WPP plc acquired all of the WPP AUNZ shares it did not already own, via Cavendish Square Holding BV (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of WPP plc). Value: N/A Area: M&A Key players: The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by partners Philippa Stone and Adam Strauss, who were supported by senior associate Michael Burrell and solicitor Jennie Bian. The team also included litigation partner Luke Hastings, senior associate Alison Cranney and solicitor Anitha Reddy.