Lloyd's List Intelligence Expands with Infospectrum Acquisition
Deal News | Feb 04, 2025 | Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP has played a crucial role in advising Lloyds List Intelligence, a top-tier provider of maritime data, insights, and analytics, on its recent acquisition of Infospectrum. Infospectrum is known for providing independent counterparty risk appraisal reports, due-diligence research, and Know Your Customer (KYC) intelligence. This strategic acquisition bolsters Lloyds List Intelligence's capability to offer cutting-edge analysis and risk management solutions, solidifying their market position. The Freeths team, led by Corporate Partner Emily Settle, collaborated closely with Lloyd's List Intelligence and its sponsor Montagu, underlining the firm's comprehensive international Private Equity Portfolio expertise. Supporting this acquisition were eminent advisory firms PwC and Evelyn Partners. Emily Settle highlighted the team's proficiency in managing complex transactions that encompass various disciplines within legal advisory services tailored for private equity portfolios.
Sectors
- Maritime Data and Analytics
- Private Equity Advisory
- Risk Management and Intelligence
Geography
- United Kingdom – Freeths LLP, PwC, and Evelyn Partners are UK-based entities involved in this acquisition deal.
Industry
- Maritime Data and Analytics – The article focuses on Lloyd's List Intelligence, a key player in maritime data, insights, and analytics, enhancing their offerings by acquiring Infospectrum.
- Private Equity Advisory – Freeths LLP plays a significant role as an advisory firm specializing in the needs of private equity portfolios, supporting transactions like the one described.
- Risk Management and Intelligence – Infospectrum provides risk appraisal reports, due diligence, and KYC intelligence, key components in risk management solutions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeths LLP | Legal Advisor | Company | Freeths LLP provided legal advisory services for the acquisition, leveraging their private equity portfolio expertise. |
| Lloyd's List Intelligence | Acquiring Company | Company | A leading provider of maritime data, insights, and analytics, acquiring Infospectrum. |
| Infospectrum | Target Company | Company | An independent provider of counterparty risk appraisal reports and KYC intelligence. |
| Montagu | Sponsor | Company | Involved as the sponsor in the acquisition process. |
| PwC | Advisory Firm | Company | Provided advisory support for the deal. |
| Evelyn Partners | Advisory Firm | Company | Also supported the deal with advisory services. |