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Leading independent law firm Travers Smith LLP has announced the appointment of Will Yates as Head of Private Equity and Financial Sponsors, with effect from September 2024.
Travers Smith LLP has advised network solutions provider, Optinet, on its new agreement with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to install their full fibre network in both the Westfield London & Westfield Stratford shopping centres. The installation of the Optinet full fibre network will bring a futureproof connectivity solution to the 950+ retail, dining and entertainment units at both Westfield sites in London.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Phoenix Equity Partners and management on the sale of Redington, the independent institutional investment consultant, to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy, an internal training programme, open to the entire firm. This innovative programme, featuring mandatory modules, will leverage the firm's market leading expertise and innovative approach to AI, embedding a deeper understanding of how AI can be used to enhance client engagement, increase productivity and boost efficiencies.
Travers Smith has advised Investec on the cash confirmation of the recommended £191m takeover bid of N Brown Group plc by Falcon 24 Topco Limited, a company owned and controlled by Joshua Alliance.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to have been named 'Legal Adviser of the Year' at The Real Deals ESG Awards 2024.
Travers Smith LLP has advised GTC, the UK’s largest installer and operator of last mile multi-utility networks, on its new partnership with UK-based ground source heat pump provider, The Kensa Group.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to have contributed to the fifth edition of 'Private Equity : A Transactional Analysis', published by Globe Law and Business. The book is edited by Travers Smith Senior Consultant Chris Hale.
Travers Smith has advised Brooks Macdonald Group plc, a leading wealth management firm offering multi asset investment services, on the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of LIFT-Financial Group Ltd and LIFT-Invest (together, "LIFT") for a total consideration of up to £45m.
Travers Smith LLP has advised August Equity Partners VI on its investment into Fargo Systems, a market leading TMS software business specialising in containerised cargo. The transaction marks the second investment from August Equity Partners VI.
Applications open today for Travers Smith LLP's inaugural solicitor apprentice programme. The window for applications will remain open until 16 January 2025 with successful candidates starting their apprenticeships in September of that year.
Travers Smith LLP advised longstanding client Nest on its evergreen timberland fund managed by Campbell Global.
Travers Smith LLP has advised Chrysalis Investments Limited (Chrysalis) on a £70 million NAV facility provided by Barclays Bank.
Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client The Access Group on its acquisition of QikServe.
Travers Smith LLP advised longstanding client Nest on its new investment in the UK build-to-rent sector in partnership with Legal & General (L&G) and Dutch pension scheme, PGGM.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that the multi-award-winning Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA) has placed its 200th case.
Travers Smith LLP has advised OakNorth Bank plc ("OakNorth") on a new £40 million NAV revolving facility agreement (the "RCF") to Literacy Capital Plc ("Literacy"), a listed investment trust primarily focused on investing directly into private, UK-based businesses.
Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce it has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader Level 3 status, the highest externally validated accreditation in the UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme. This reflects the greater focus Travers Smith have placed upon being an inclusive environment for people with a long term health condition or disability.
Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Inflexion on the financing of its investment in Tierarzt Plus Partner (TPP), Germany’s largest group of veterinary practices.
Travers Smith LLP has acted as lead counsel advising Sixth Street Partners ("Sixth Street"), a leading global investment firm, and Patron Capital ("Patron"), the pan-European institutional investor focused on property investments, on the acquisition of the major UK house builder CALA Group ("Cala") from Legal & General Group plc by Ferguson Bidco Limited, an entity owned by funds managed by Sixth Street and Patron.