Travers Smith private equity partners Paul Dolman and Ian Shawyer are advising Hellman & Friedman owned Web Reservations International, owners of the HostelWorld.com and Hostels.com brands, on the acquisition of HostelBookers.com.

The all paper deal will require regulatory clearance before it can complete.

WRI provides technology, distribution and marketing solutions to accommodation and other travel suppliers worldwide through a network of own site and affiliate partners.

WRI delivers online reservations to over 35,000 properties in 180 countries from hostels to budget hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, camp sites and apartments.

The Travers Smith team comprised partners Paul Dolman and Ian Shawyer, corporate assistants Moushumi Sharmacharja, Alex Dixon and Asma Rashid, tax partner Kathleen Russ and tax assistant Richard Wild.

HostelBookers was advised by Nabarros.

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