International law firm Bird & Bird has advised City & Guilds on the sale of the Kineo group to Mind Tools. The transaction involved the sale of City and Guilds Kineo (UK) and the assets of Interact Learning (Australia), which was led by the Corporate team in London and Sydney.
City & Guilds is a global leader in skills development, offering qualifications and apprenticeships across various sectors to help individuals and businesses achieve their potential.
Kineo is a global workplace learning company dedicated to enhancing business performance through innovative learning and technology solutions with operations in the UK, Australia, US, South Africa, Argentina and Mexico. Mind Tools is a platform that provides managers and leaders with resources to build confidence, resilience and leadership skills. This transaction represents a strategic move designed to progress learning innovation and democratize the provision of workplace learning, reaching a greater number of customers globally.
The Bird & Bird team was led by Simon Fielder (partner, Corporate). Assisting on the deal from the Corporate practice were Meldah Pilusa (senior associate, Corporate), Caitlin Cowan (associate, Corporate), Kimberly Tan (associate, Corporate), Shane Barber (partner, Corporate, Australia) and Alex Lazar (senior associate, Corporate, Australia). Several colleagues across Bird & Bird’s London and Sydney offices provided support on the transaction, including Aaron Mathew (associate, Finance & Financial Regulation, Australia), Kristy Peacock-Smith (partner, Employment), Thomas Du (senior associate, Employment, Australia), Ian Edwards (partner, Commercial), Neely Middleton (associate, Commercial), Katrina Baxter de Almeida (associate, Commercial), Monica Ma (consultant, Employee Incentives and Benefits), Jesse Dalton (partner, Tax), Andrew Rink (senior associate, Tax) and Emily Patel (associate, Tax).
Simon Fielder, lead partner on the transaction, commented: "We are delighted to have advised on the successful sale of the Kineo group to Mind Tools. This transaction underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive legal support across multiple jurisdictions. The collaboration between our London and Sydney teams was instrumental in navigating the complexities of this deal, ensuring a smooth transition for all parties involved."
