Vitruvian Partners Acquires Great Rail Journeys with Hogan Lovells' Legal Backing

Deal News | Jun 06, 2025 | Hogan Lovells

The law firm Hogan Lovells has provided legal advice to Barings regarding the financing of Vitruvian Partners' acquisition of Great Rail Journeys. With Vitruvian's backing, Great Rail Journeys aims to bolster its growth trajectory, focusing on key markets such as the UK and US. Hogan Lovells' legal team included senior associate Shamsun Nahar, with associates Catherine Nguene and Sandra Banga and trainee Kieran Farrelly, all based in London, contributing to this transaction.

Sectors

  • Legal Advisory
  • Private Equity
  • Travel and Tourism

Geography

  • United Kingdom – The transaction involves Great Rail Journeys, a company with a strong UK market focus.
  • United States – Part of the growth strategy for Great Rail Journeys will focus on the US as a key market.

Industry

  • Legal Advisory – Hogan Lovells, a legal firm, provided advisory services for the acquisition financing.
  • Private Equity – Vitruvian Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Great Rail Journeys.
  • Travel and Tourism – Great Rail Journeys operates within the travel and tourism sector, offering premium travel experiences.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Hogan LovellsLegal AdvisorCompanyA international law firm that advised on the acquisition financing.
    Vitruvian PartnersBidding CompanyCompanyPrivate equity firm acquiring Great Rail Journeys.
    BaringsFinancial AdvisorCompanyEngaged in financing aspects of the transaction.
    Great Rail JourneysTarget CompanyCompanyProvider of premium, experience-led travel being acquired by Vitruvian Partners.
    Shamsun NaharSenior AssociatePersonPart of the Hogan Lovells legal team.
    Catherine NgueneAssociatePersonPart of the Hogan Lovells legal team.
    Sandra BangaAssociatePersonPart of the Hogan Lovells legal team.
    Kieran FarrellyTraineePersonPart of the Hogan Lovells legal team.