Slaughter and May is advising Bain Capital (“Bain”) on its strategic investment in The Openwork Partnership (“Openwork”). Following completion of the transaction, Bain will hold a minority stake in the Openwork group, with the majority ownership being retained by the Openwork Partners (which includes the principals of the network’s 860 advice firms). Openwork is one of the UK’s largest financial services networks and Bain’s investment will support its strategic growth plans, enabling the business to capitalise on its unique market position across the wealth, mortgage, and protection advice sectors.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in H1 2025.
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                        Robin Ogle
                        
                            Partner
                        
                    
                    
                        Paul Mudie
                        
                            Partner
                        
                    
                    
                        Ed Horner
                        
                            Associate
                        
                    
                    
                        Sophie Winton
                        
                            Associate
                        
                    
                    
                        Caroline Carney
                        
                            Associate
                        
                    
                    
                        Julia Routledge
                        
                            Associate
                        
                    
            
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                Data Privacy
            
                    
        
                        Rebecca Cousin
                        
                            Head of Privacy, Senior Consultant
                        
                    
                    
                        Alex Buchanan
                        
                            Associate