Norton Rose Fulbright has advised IRIS Software Group, a leading UK accountancy and payroll software provider, on the acquisition of Cascade Human Resources Limited, a leading provider of HR and payroll solutions.

The acquisition gives the combined business a joint customer base of over 60,000 UK businesses, and will broaden IRIS’ product range to include HR solutions alongside IRIS’s Payroll & Bookkeeping applications.

The Norton Rose Fulbright team was led by Sean Murphy, supported by senior associate John Rix. The team also included: Mike Knapper and George Cameron (IP/ IT); Monique Fry and Louise Dent (incentives); David Hawkins and Simon Bailey (real estate); Nick Howard and Ben Wright (employment); Dominic Stuttaford and Andrew James (tax); Dan Jarman and Matthew Watkins (corporate); and Philip Jelley (pensions).

Sean Murphy, corporate partner, comments:

“Having advised IRIS on two recent acquisitions, we are delighted to have assisted IRIS again on this significant transaction for its business. This deal will further enhance its offering to clients, and we are excited to be a part of that.”