Date Time Ashurst advises Panattoni on acquisition of Honda’s 370 acre Swindon plant Global law firm Ashurst has advised Panattoni on the acquisition of Honda’s 370 acre Swindon site. Originally purchased by the Japanese car manufacturer in 1985, Honda will cease production at the UK plant in July 2021, at the end of the current model cycle of the Civic Hatchback. Following the end of production on 30 July 2021, Honda will immediately commence the decommissioning of the Swindon site. The site is anticipated to be legally handed over in Spring 2022, and once the necessary consents have b...