Dentons advises Acuity Knowledge Partners on its acquisition of Ascent

London-Dentons has advised Acuity Knowledge Partners ("Acuity"), a leading global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics, and AI solutions to the financial services sector, on its acquisition of Ascent. The transaction, which is expected to close on 30 September 2025, is expected to significantly expand Acuity's Data and Technology Services (DTS) division and enhance its offering of technology and AI-driven services and solutions.

Ascent, a leading European provider of AI-powered digital transformation services, supports over 170 clients globally, with 550 data, software, and cloud specialists operating across seven European jurisdictions.

Adrian Wright, Managing Director and Head of Corporate Development at Acuity, said: "The Dentons team brought a strong combination of technical knowledge and practical guidance, which was invaluable in navigating the cross-border complexities of this strategic transaction."

Neil Nicholson, UK Corporate Partner at Dentons, commented: "We are very pleased to have supported Acuity on this important and complex deal which strengthens its capabilities and reach."

The Dentons multi-practice and multi-jurisdictional team advising Acuity was led from the UK by Neil Nicholson and Corporate partner Rachael Del Riccio. They were supported by Corporate associates Alex Macdonald, Marina Aspinall and Katie Percy, Corporate paralegal Alex Celik, Employment partner Elouisa Crichton, Employment senior associate Victoria Albon, Employment associate Laura Brennen, Tax partner Lorna McCaa, Tax associate Guy Vouha, Banking partner Stuart Fitzsimmons, Banking counsel Pamela Gilmour, and Banking trainee Jen Cameron. Additional support was provided from Germany by Corporate partner Volker Junghanns and Corporate senior associate Celine Brunnett.

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