Travers Smith LLP has advised The Access Group, the UK's leading provider of software to growing mid-market customers, on its acquisition of Volcanic.
Supporting over 600 customers across three continents, Volcanic is the leading provider of SaaS based website and marketing technology platforms to the recruitment sector.
Paul Vogel, Managing Director of Access’ Recruitment Division, commented: “Access is excited to welcome Volcanic into our family. The addition of Volcanic to our solution suite further strengthens our candidate to cash proposition and our overall presence in the recruitment market. We look forward to deepening our relationship with Volcanic’s customers over coming months and years, while further supporting their business.”
Rob Wilde, CEO and founder of Volcanic, said: “Access’ customer-centric culture and its desire to offer business enabling technology is aligned to Volcanic’s. Access’ desire to fuel efficiency, productivity and collaboration in the recruitment sector will be further enhanced with the integration of Volcanic’s proven recruitment technology.”
The Travers Smith team was led by Private Equity and Financial Sponsors Partner Emma Havas with support from Associates Richard Hornshaw and Grace Kelly. Specialist tax advice was provided by Tax Partner Hannah Manning and Associate Katherine Williamson.