Ashurst is advising Goldman Sachs in relation to the £725 million recommended cash offer by Air Bidco for Advanced Computer Software Group plc, announced today. Air Bidco is an investment vehicle indirectly owned by the Vista Funds.

Advanced Computer Software Group is a leading provider of software and IT services to the public, private and not for profit sectors which enable organisations to improve efficiency, reduce costs and drive growth.

Goldman Sachs is acting as financial adviser to Air Bidco and the Vista Funds in relation to the offer.

The Ashurst team is being led by corporate partners Tom Mercer and Karen Davies together with finance partners Mark Vickers and Tim Rennie. The team also includes finance partner James Coiley and US securities partner Jennifer Schneck as well as senior associates Alex Verzariu and Laura Ho, and associates Claire Broom and Rodrigo Romero.