"Freeths Advises Foresight Group on First South West Fund Investment in Montpellier Legal"

"Freeths advised Foresight Group on its first investment from the South West Fund into Montpellier Legal Limited, a growing tech-enabled conveyancing law firm. This strategic investment highlights private equity interest in the legal sector and aims to drive innovation and growth in the South West region. The transaction was led by Freeths' Corporate Director Lottie Hugo, supported by a multidisciplinary team."

Freeths advised Foresight Group, a leading listed private equity and real asset manager, on its significant investment into Montpellier Legal Limited, a rapidly expanding tech-enabled conveyancing law firm. The transaction marks the first investment made by Foresight Group from its flagship South West Fund, which is dedicated to supporting businesses across the region. This investment demonstrates a positive signal for growth in the South West and strategic private equity interest in the professional services sector. The Freeths team was led by Corporate Director Lottie Hugo, who worked alongside Banking & Finance Partner Ben Moylan. Key support was provided by Corporate Managing Associate Fiona Woodhead, Corporate Senior Associate Cormac Hayes, Banking & Finance Senior Associate Billy Shaw, Banking & Finance Associate Victoria Naylor, Corporate Associate Ben Treasure, and Corporate Trainee Solicitor William Watts. Additional specialists from multiple teams also contributed to the transaction.

"Freeths Advises Foresight Group on First South West Fund Investment in Montpellier Legal"

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