Freeths assists Unit4 in acquisition

Freeths has advised Unit4, a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for service-centric organisations, on its acquisition of Paris-based resource management and skills intelligence platform Napta. Backed by institutional shareholders TA Associates and Partners Group, Unit4’s acquisition supports its growth strategy while strengthening its offering across key sectors including professional and business services, public services, non-profit and education.

This deal aligns with Napta’s ambitions for further growth, poised to benefit from increased investment in its product roadmap and Unit4's expansive global reach. The Freeths team, led by partner Francis Dalton and supported by senior associates Mia Broomhall and Hannah Hogarth, alongside trainee solicitor Alice Smith, showcased their expertise throughout the transaction. They collaborated closely with the French law firm Moncey Avocats, headed by Frederic Pinet.

Francis Dalton said “It was a pleasure to support Unit4 on this strategic acquisition. The transaction reflects the increasingly international nature of our work and our experience supporting investors and businesses on cross-border transactions in the technology and software sector. We look forward to building on our relationship with Unit4.” Jonathan Ridley-Holloway, Head of M&A at Unit4, added “This was our first transaction working with Freeths, and we were very impressed by the team’s adaptive and solutions-focused approach. Working alongside the excellent team at Moncey, they provided clear, commercial and timely advice that was fundamental to closing the transaction.”