We have advised private equity investors, IPE Ventures Limited, on its acquisition of specialist marketing recruitment agency, EMR Search & Selection from Greythorn Holdings Limited, which was part of the FiveTen Group.

IPE Ventures is the private equity arm of IPE Group, which is a diverse enterprise with multinational operations. Core areas of the Group include, technology and outsourcing, finance, real estate and building products and private equity.

Our team, led by Corporate partner Steven Raize, included associate Jenni Ferguson, solicitor Matthew Flint and trainee solicitor Emma Jones (Corporate), partner Chris Thompson and solicitor Gillian Hanson (Employment), senior associate Martin Jahreiss and solicitor Jo Symes (Tax), partner Chris Fanner and solicitor Rebecca Wood (Banking & Finance), partner Jane Hobbs (Insurance), legal director Kirstin Roberts and solicitor Katie Hall (Commerce, Technology & Media), partner Ken Titchen (Restructuring) and partner Colin Gittus (Real Estate).

Enam Rahman, Finance Director, IPE Ventures said: “It was a pleasure working with Steven and his team who were formidable in their negotiation skills.”

Partner Steven Raize said: “It is a pleasure to complete our first transaction for IPE Ventures. The acquisition of EMR Search & Selection adds further strength to IPE Venture’s recruitment portfolio, as well as enabling EMR to grow and expand. I wish both businesses the best for the future.”

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