FW recently advised Volaris Group Inc. (“Volaris”), an operating group of TSX-listed Constellation Software Inc., on the acquisition of Kinetic Solutions Limited (“Kinetic”), a leading provider of comprehensive software solutions for student accommodation, conference and event management to Higher Education institutions, venues and conference centres. With this acquisition, Volaris expands its footprint in the Asset Management & Logistics vertical specifically for Higher Education.
Volaris acquires, strengthens and grows vertical market technology companies enabling them to be clear leaders within their focused industry. Volaris companies provide specialised, mission-critical solutions to vertical markets around the world including Agri-Food, Asset Management and Logistics, Benefits Administration, Communications, Cultural Collections Management, Insurance, Justice, Marine, People Transportation, Rental Management and Communications.
Working closely with Volaris’ excellent in-house legal team, the Fox Williams team on the transaction included Head of Corporate Richie Clark, corporate associates Mary Elliott and Hannah Sensecall, tax partner Emma Bailey and tax senior associate Jaspal Pachu. EMW Law LLP acted for the sellers.
Richie Clark commented: “We are delighted to have worked with the Volaris team on this acquisition, which further enhances the group’s impressive offering in the Asset Management & Logistics vertical. The deal further underlines Fox Williams’ strength in the technology sector, a dedicated industry focus of the firm”.