HireAra Acquired by The Access Group in Strategic Expansion

Deal News | Apr 16, 2025 | Keystone Law

Keystone Law played a pivotal role in advising the shareholders of HireAra, a London-based AI platform for candidate presentations, on its acquisition by The Access Group. The Access Group, a global player in business management software, aims to leverage HireAra’s advanced AI capabilities to enhance its talent management offerings. The deal, characterized by a swift execution due to commercial pressures, saw Keystone Law's corporate partner Nadim Zaman lead the proceedings. Supporting him were key team members Paul McCourt in tax, Katie Clark in employment, and Simon Margesson in corporate matters. The deal was acknowledged as transformative for HireAra’s management and shareholders, and efficiently handled within a compressed timeline. The Access Group had legal guidance from Burness Paull LLP.

Sectors

  • Software & IT Services
  • Professional Services
  • Human Resources & Recruitment

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Both HireAra and Keystone Law are based in the UK, with the transaction involving UK-based entities.
  • Global – The Access Group, a global provider of business management software, is expanding its capabilities through this acquisition.

Industry

  • Software & IT Services – The article centers on The Access Group, a provider of business management software, acquiring HireAra to enhance its offerings in AI-driven talent management.
  • Professional Services – Keystone Law, a professional services firm, provided legal advisory services to HireAra during the transaction.
  • Human Resources & Recruitment – HireAra operates within the recruitment sector as an AI-powered candidate presentation platform.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    HireAraTarget companyCompaniesAn AI-powered candidate presentation platform based in London.
    The Access GroupBidding CompanyCompaniesA global provider of business management software acquiring HireAra to enhance its AI-driven capabilities.
    Keystone LawLegal advisorCompaniesProvided legal services to HireAra during its acquisition by The Access Group.
    Burness Paull LLPLegal advisorCompaniesProvided legal advisory to The Access Group during the acquisition.
    Nadim ZamanLead LawyerPeopleCorporate partner at Keystone Law who led the legal advisory team for HireAra.
    Thomas VoseFounder and CEOPeopleFounder and CEO of HireAra, involved in the acquisition process.