International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised the shareholders of longstanding client IPL on its sale to Civica UK Limited, Civica Group Limited's wholly owned subsidiary.

IPL specialises in designing, building and managing secure business-critical software solutions for customers in both the public and private sectors. The acquisition will enable Civica, a market-leading specialist in digital solutions, to extend its position as a leading digital partner for its markets.

The Osborne Clarke team that advised on the transaction was led by Partner Conrad Davies, who was assisted by Associate Director Simon Jones, Associate Damocles Merry (Corporate), Partner Tracey Wright and Associate Elizabeth Shanahan (Tax).