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Travers Smith LLP has advised The Access Group, one of the UK's leading providers of software to mid-market customers, on its acquisition of Rapidata Services Limited.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Mears Group PLC, a leading service partner to the UK social housing and care sectors, on the acquisition from Mitie Group PLC of its maintenance services business. The acquired business provides reactive and planned maintenance services to housing clients in the UK.

Travers Smith LLP has announced today the election of Kathleen Russ as the firm’s new Senior Partner with effect from 1 July 2019. Kathleen will succeed Chris Hale who has held the post since 2013.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Livingbridge on the sale of its Baronsmead VCTs and Equity Funds investment management business (the “VC Business”) to Gresham House plc, a specialist alternative asset manager listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Travers Smith LLP has advised an investment vehicle backed by August Equity LLP on its strategic investment in Charterhouse Voice and Data ("Charterhouse").

Travers Smith LLP has advised Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Limited (the "Company"), which will be advised by Merian Global Investors (UK) Limited and invest in later-stage private companies, on its initial public offering and listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Hiyacar Limited on its recent fund raise of up to £5 million from Itochu and existing shareholders.

Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that Contact the Elderly will be the firm's major charity partner for 2018 – 2020.

Travers Smith Partner and Head of Pensions Daniel Gerring has been ranked at number 15 in the 2018 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Models list, in the LGBT+ Executives category, which was revealed in the Financial Times today. Daniel is one of only three private practice lawyers in the Top 20 this year.

Travers Smith LLP has advised The Access Group, one of the UK's leading providers of software to mid-market customers, on its acquisition of iCareHealth.

Travers Smith LLP advised Smithson Investment Trust ("Smithson"), which will be managed by Fundsmith LLP and invest in small and mid-cap global equities, on its initial public offering and listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Powerleague Fives Limited, a leading provider of 5-a-side football facilities, on its company voluntary arrangement (CVA). The CVA was approved by Powerleague's creditors on 16 May 2018.

The Court has today stated that the allegations against all the Defendants, including Mr Jóhannsson, have completely failed and that Mr Jóhannsson leaves with his reputation completely intact.

Mr Jóhannsson welcomes the abandonment by Robert Tchenguiz of what was left of his ill-conceived and baseless London Commercial Court case against him. The claims made against Mr Jóhannsson had absolutely no basis in fact, and were pursued despite the absence of any supporting evidence whatsoever.

Travers Smith LLP has advised The Access Group, one of the UK's leading providers of software to mid-market customers, on its acquisition of Microdec.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Beazley Management Limited on the pre-let of its proposed new office space on levels 12 and 13 of Twentytwo Bishopsgate.

Travers Smith has unveiled its latest CSR art collection, which features artworks from final-year undergraduates from the University of Westminster and postgraduate students from the Royal College of Art.   

Travers Smith LLP has advised Nortel Networks UK Pensions Trust Ltd (“the Trustee”) on a £2.4 billion buy-out for the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan ("The Plan") with Legal & General (L&G").

Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that it was awarded the Law Firm of the Year: Fund Structuring Award for the second year in a row at the 2018 Unquote British Private Equity Awards.

Travers Smith LLP has announced today the recruitment of Ryan Fordham as the Head of Construction and Engineering, which is part of the firm's Real Estate Department. Ryan joins Travers Smith from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, and brings to the role a wealth of experience across the core real estate asset classes.