The Firm is representing Silver Lake Partners in connection with its proposed acquisition of First Advantage from Symphony Technology Group. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.
First Advantage is a global technology and information services leader which provides comprehensive background screening, identity and information solutions that give employers and housing providers access to actionable information that results in faster, more accurate people decisions. First Advantage has a global footprint, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The Simpson Thacher team included Katie Sudol, Jun Won Kim and Benjamin Bertan (M&A); Jennifer Hobbs and Catherine Burns (Credit); Tyler Robbins (Tax); Tristan Brown and Alyssa Ohanian (ECEB); Lori Lesser, Corina McIntyre and Alysha Sekhon (IP); Krista McManus (Real Estate); Timothy Mulvihill (Environmental); Peter Guryan and Richard Jamgochian (Antitrust); and Steve DeLott (Insurance).
The Firm is representing Silver Lake Partners in connection with its proposed acquisition of First Advantage from Symphony Technology Group. Financial details were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2020.
First Advantage is a global technology and information services leader which provides comprehensive background screening, identity and information solutions that give employers and housing providers access to actionable information that results in faster, more accurate people decisions. First Advantage has a global footprint, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The Simpson Thacher team included Katie Sudol, Jun Won Kim, Benjamin Bertan and Nicole Fu (M&A); Jennifer Hobbs and Catherine Burns (Credit); Tyler Robbins (Tax); Tristan Brown and Alyssa Ohanian (ECEB); Dan Venditti (Labor); Lori Lesser, Corina McIntyre and Alysha Sekhon (IP); Krista McManus (Real Estate); Timothy Mulvihill (Environmental); Abram Ellis, Daniel Levien and Joseph Betteley (Litigation); Peter Guryan and Richard Jamgochian (Antitrust); and Steve DeLott (Insurance).