LK Shields Solicitors advised Chemical and Petroleum Investments Limited in relation to its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Kestrel Thermoplastics Limited and the business of Northern Road Markings.

Chemical and Petroleum Investments Limited is a member of the Tennant's Consolidated group.

Kestrel Thermoplastics is a manufacturer and retailer of road marking and specialist surfacing materials.

Northern Road Markings is a provider of services for the application of specialist surfacing materials.

Kestrel Thermoplastics Limited will form part of the Tennant's Consolidated group which includes Irish Tar and Bitumen Suppliers, Charles Tennant (Irl.) Limited and Tennant's Building Products.

Marco Hickey, a Partner in the Business Department, led the transaction with assistance from Jennifer Adams,Associate in the Business Department.

November 2007.