Freeths advise maritime data experts on key acquisition
The Private Equity Portfolio team at Freeths has advised Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a leading maritime data, insights and analytics provider, on its acquisition of Infospectrum, an independent provider of counterparty risk appraisal reports & data, due diligence research and KYC intelligence.
This acquisition expands Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s ability to deliver market-leading analysis and risk management intelligence solutions.
The Freeths team was led by corporate partner Emily Settle (pictured), closely supported by managing associate Elizabeth Cotton and associates Charlotte Collard, Ellie Harrison and Hollie Plumb with trainee Victoria Naylor alongside director Mel Mapstone.
Emily Settle said: "We were delighted to work alongside the LLI and Montagu teams to deliver this acquisition, which showcased the strength and breadth of our multi-discipline international PE Portfolio Team.
“This deal was supported by excellent teams from PWC and Evelyn Partners – we look forward to continuing to work together."
Lloyd’s List Intelligence CFO, Tom Swayne said: “The Freeths team were without exception dedicated to executing this deal for LLI and Infospectrum, consistently pragmatic and easy to work with.”
This transaction is the latest for Freeths Private Equity Portfolio team which regularly advises global portfolios across M&A (for sponsor, portfolio and management), management incentives and cross-business legal advice tailored for PE Portfolios (corporate advisory, tax, employment, pensions, regulatory, banking, commercial contracts, dispute resolution and restructuring).
