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Travers Smith LLP has launched an agile working initiative at the firm.

Travers Smith is proud to be supporting Mental Health Awareness Week (8 – 14 May) with a series of seminars and workshops aimed at raising awareness of mental health challenges and promoting mindfulness and self-care.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Estera on its acquisition of Morgan Sharpe Administration Limited.

Travers Smith LLP has advised management on the sale of Source Holdings Limited, a leading independent provider of ETFs, to Invesco UK Limited.

Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Bridgepoint and its investee company, Element Materials Technology Group ("Element"), on the proposed cash acquisition of Exova Group plc ("Exova") by Element. It is intended that the acquisition will be implemented by way of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006.

Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Patron Capital, the pan-European real estate private equity fund, on the sale of specialist neuro disability care provider The Badby Group to Elysium Healthcare, the specialist mental healthcare provider backed by BC Partners.

Travers Smith LLP has acted for Liberum Capital Limited in its capacity as financial adviser and bookrunner on the launch of EJF Investments Limited (the Fund) on the London Stock Exchange's Specialist Fund Segment today.

Travers Smith LLP has acted for Numis Securities Limited in its capacity as placing agent and sole bookrunner on the US$69 million placing and offer for subscription of C shares by Fair Oaks Income Limited ("FOIL"), an investor in US and European CLOs, and other vehicles which provide exposure to high-yielding floating rate senior secured loans.

Travers Smith LLP has advised the selling shareholders on the sale of Vivid Toy Group Limited ("Vivid") to Privet Capital ("Privet").

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 Safe Computing.

Travers Smith LLP has advised CBPE Capital LLP (CBPE) on its investment in Xceptor, through the acquisition of a majority stake in the business from SVG Capital.

Travers Smith LLP has advised Milestone Investisseurs on the UK aspects of its investment in Paul Dehaen Group, Milestone's first direct investment in Belgium.

As part of its commitment to greater gender balance and inclusion, Travers Smith LLP is delighted to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Travers Smith LLP has acted as counsel to new real estate investment trust, Impact Healthcare REIT plc (the "Fund") in connection with its initial public offering and successful fundraising of £160 million.

Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Phoenix Equity Partners ("Phoenix") on their investment in Global Freight Solutions ("GFS"). Phoenix has acquired a majority stake in GFS investing alongside current management. The investment is the third from Phoenix's 2016 fund and will support the continued growth and development of GFS and provide funding for future bolt-on acquisitions.

Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) ("Carlyle") and management on the sale of ITRS to TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm.

Travers Smith LLP has advised south coast marina operators Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd on its acquisition of Hampshire-based Deacons Marina.

Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client ZPG plc on its acquisition of Expert Agent.

Travers Smith LLP is advising Zeus Capital Limited, as nominated adviser and joint bookrunner, and Investec Bank plc and Peel Hunt LLP, as joint bookrunners, on the £50 million placing of new ordinary shares by Purplebricks Group PLC (“Purplebricks”).

Travers Smith LLP has advised the senior management team of Żabka Polska SA, the leading convenience retailer in Poland, on its sale by Mid Europa Partners to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners.