Freeths’ Private Equity Portfolio team has advised Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a leading provider of maritime data, insights, and analytics, on its acquisition of Infospectrum.

Infospectrum is an independent provider of counterparty risk appraisal reports, due diligence research, and KYC intelligence. This acquisition strengthens Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s capability to deliver advanced risk management and market analysis solutions.

The Freeths team was led by Corporate Partner Emily Settle, 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.” 

Commenting on the Freeths team, Lloyds 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).