Kirkland Advises Apax on Financing for Acquisition of WGSN
Kirkland & Ellis advised funds advised by Apax Partners LLP on the financing for the acquisition of WGSN, Ascential’s subsidiary data business unit focused on consumer trend forecasting. WGSN provides global trend insights across a wide range of industries, including fashion, beauty, food & drink, interiors and consumer technology.
The Kirkland team was led by debt finance partners Ian Barratt and James Collins, with support from debt finance associates Marco Convertini and Cristina Poon; derivatives partner Drue Santora and of counsel Mona Kwasnik; and tax partners Mavnick Nerwal and Alan Walker.
