Eversheds Sutherland has advised Pollen Street Capital (PSC), the majority owner of Specialist Risk Investments Limited, on the double acquisition of The Underwriting Exchange and London Ireland Market Exchange (subject to regulatory approval).

The global legal practice advised in relation to UK and Irish law issues including regulatory requirement in the UK and Ireland. This transaction was in addition to advising longstanding client PSC on the acquisition of Miles Smith Insurance Group by Specialist Risk Investments Limited earlier this year.

Mannai Corporation QPSC filed a buy-out offer followed by a squeeze-out on the shares of Gfi Informatique which was opened between 29 November 2018 and 12 December 2018 included. As a result of the squeeze-out which was implemented on 13 December 2018, Gfi Informatique's shares are no longer listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris.

DWF has advised Boston Networks and its private equity fund backer Aliter Capital, in Boston's acquisition of 20/20 Vision Systems Limited. This is the sixth deal DWF has supported Aliter with since it was founded in 2016.

Earlier this year, the business made an undisclosed investment to take a majority stake in Glasgow's Boston Networks, which specialises in wired and wireless systems for 'intelligent' buildings. Aliter is focused on developing a fire, security and IT networking services business with national coverage and a diversified blue-chip customer base.

European law firm Fieldfisher has advised global innovation and transformation consultancy PA Consulting (PA) on its acquisition of digital service design and engineering agency, We Are Friday (Friday).

The deal, announced on 6 December, is the third UK acquisition by PA in the last 12 months, with Fieldfisher advising PA on all of its UK deals.

Friday joins PA’s world-class innovation team, enhancing its existing expertise in digital service design, modern engineering and digital transformation.

Hogan Lovells advised French listed investment house group IDI SCA and its portfolio company Groupe Winncare SAS on their management buyout of Mangar Health Limited from Yorkshire Fund Managers. Mangar Health Limited, which is headquartered in Wales, provides a range of assistive lifting equipment and mobility aids.

Orrick advised European investment company Gimv on the acquisition of Mannheim-based Medi-Markt Homecare-Service GmbH and Isenbüttel-based Medi Markt Service Nord Ost GmbH, as well as a number of affiliated companies.

With the support of Gimv, these two leading service providers in incontinence care will continue to grow in the coming years as the newly formed Medi Markt Group. A minority stake was acquired by the newly appointed CEO of Medi Markt Group, Markus Reichel.