05 Dec 2025

Travers Smith Advises Heywood Senior Management on Keylane Investment

"Travers Smith LLP advised the senior management team of Heywood on an investment into Heywood by Keylane. The transaction, subject to customary closing conditions, involves Keylane acquiring Heywood, a provider of pension administration, data and member engagement technology serving 180+ organisations and over 8 million members."

Travers Smith LLP advised the senior management team of Heywood in connection with an investment into Heywood by Keylane. The transaction concerns an investment into Heywood by Keylane, a leading European provider of pension and insurance technology. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Heywood is a provider of pension administration, data and member engagement technology, supporting public and private sector schemes in the UK and internationally. With 50 years of expertise and a client base of more than 180 organisations serving over 8 million members, Heywood supplies modern, scalable solutions that help pension organisations operate efficiently, meet regulatory demands and deliver strong member experiences. This acquisition is Keylane's first since it partnered with Pollen Street in 2024. Travers Smith LLP represented the senior management team of Heywood with a team composed by: Adam Orr (Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Partner); Cari Sweeney (Associate); Varnita Singh (Associate); Tamar Kamladze (Trainee); Hannah Manning (Tax Partner); Ross McGregor (Associate).
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