Ashurst advises Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on £1.2 billion takeover of Ascential by Informa
24 July 2024
Global law firm Ashurst is advising Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on the recommended cash offer for Ascential plc by Informa plc.
Ascential takes the world's leading brands to the heart of what's next for their industries. Ascential does this through its events, intelligence products and advisory services. Ascential's 700 people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential Shares are currently listed on the Official List and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange.
Informa is a leading international events, digital services and academic research group. Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of FTSE 100, working across 30 countries.
The Ashurst team is being led by partners Karen Davies and Tim Rennie, assisted by counsel Darren Phelan, senior associates Connor Lovie and Maria McAlister and associate Sylvia Lloyd-Morris.
