Freshfields advises CVC Capital Partners on its minority stake in GEMS Education

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised CVC Capital Partners (‘CVC Funds’) on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in GEMS Education, the world’s largest provider of private school education.

Upon completion of the transaction, CVC Funds will acquire approximately a 30 per cent stake in the company from the existing shareholders.

The Freshfields team acting on this complex transaction consisted of lawyers across several jurisdictions and practice groups. The transaction was led by partners Pervez Akhtar, Alex Mitchell and Charles Hayes, and counsel Saad Mian, with support from senior associates Graeme Semon, Peter Mason, Mehdi Ali, Kate Hatcher, and associate Jay Swain.

ENDS

Notes for editors

About Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800 plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading local firms. Our commitment, local and multi-national expertise and business know-how means our clients rely on us when it matters most.