St. George ISOM Barcelona Acquisition by ISP Completed with Baker McKenzie Guidance
Deal News | Dec 13, 2024 | Iberian Lawyer
International Schools Partnership Limited (ISP) has successfully acquired the entire share capital of British & International School XXIII, the operator of St. George ISOM Barcelona. Baker McKenzie provided legal advisory services to ISP during this acquisition, which signifies a substantial enhancement in ISP's portfolio of international educational institutions. The acquisition was facilitated by a team from Baker McKenzie's corporate M&A division, headed by senior associate Jose Heres and associate Mara Lantero. This strategic move by ISP forms part of its broader expansion strategy in the education sector, aiming to broaden its footprint and increase its offering of quality education services across a wider geographic scope.
Sectors
- Education
- Legal Advisory
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Geography
- Spain – The acquired company, British & International School XXIII, operates in Barcelona, a city in Spain.
Industry
- Education – The acquisition involves an educational institution, St. George ISOM Barcelona, signaling activity within the education sector.
- Legal Advisory – Baker McKenzie’s role in advising ISP during the acquisition highlights the involvement of legal services in the transaction.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – The transaction involves the acquisition of a company, fitting into the M&A sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Schools Partnership Limited | Buyer | Company | An educational company focused on acquiring and managing schools worldwide. |
| British & International School XXIII | Target company | Company | Operates the St. George ISOM Barcelona, which is the subject of the acquisition. |
| Baker McKenzie | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to ISP for the acquisition. |
| Jose Heres | Senior Associate | Person | Led the legal advice team from Baker McKenzie for this transaction. |
| Mara Lantero | Associate | Person | Part of the Baker McKenzie M&A team advising ISP. |