Law Firm Travers Smith Directs Acquisition Financing for Data and Insights Company in the Legal Sector
Updated at 09 Jun 2025
The deal sealed the senior debt facilities, ensuring the acquisition went down smoothly.
Chummy up with the banking and wealth management pros at Investec Direct Lending, as international law firm Travers Smith helps guiding them through the financing of Triple Private Equity's acquisition of data and insights juggernaut Legal Benchmarking Group.
The advisory crew from Travers Smith, headed by finance partner Will Sheridan, included senior associate Jason Larkins, associates Amy Taggart, Jagoda Kochan, and trainee Joy Kibaki.
Tagged as a private equity powerhouse, Triple nurtures mission-critical B2B software and data in the financial infrastructure, governance, risk, and compliance spheres. Dropping anchor in two vibrant cities - London and Copenhagen - they swoop in for off-market investments in UK and Northern European small to mid-cap businesses.
Legal Benchmarking Group, based in the Big Smoke, spans over more than 120 countries and furnishes legal service firms with rankings, data, insights, and awards via its four brands: Benchmark Litigation, IFLR, ITR, and Managing IP.
With Investec providing senior debt facilities, Triple sealed the acquisition of Legal Benchmarking Group. This investment marks the second win stemming from Triple's debut Fund I, which is bootstrapped for investments into financial infrastructure and risk/compliance B2B software and data.
Triple's spokesperson chimed in, beaming with satisfaction: "Partnering with Investec on Legal Benchmarking Group is a delight. Their collaborative approach makes it a no-brainer, and we're excited to see what the future holds."
April's acquisition announcement, which marked Triple's investment in Legal Benchmarking Group, drew praise from Mads Hansen, Triple's managing and founding partner, and head of investments. Hansen proclaimed, "We're thrilled to have Legal Benchmarking Group on board. Its prestigious brands and solid market position make it a match made in heaven for Triple. We can't wait to help them grow further."
Tom St Denis, Legal Benchmarking Group's managing director, underscored the integrity of their brand and expressed optimism about their collaboration with Triple: "Legal Benchmarking Group has earned a strong reputation for integrity in our niche markets. We're chuffed to have found a new partner in Triple that can help us evolve to the next level of growth."
Will Sheridan, finance partner at Travers Smith, guided Investec Direct Lending through the investing of senior debt facilities for Triple Private Equity's business, enabling the acquisition of Legal Benchmarking Group. The successful transaction was the second win from Triple's debut Fund I, signifying their continued focus on investments in financial infrastructure and risk/compliance B2B software and data.
