Baker & McKenzie LLP
04/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2026 09:13
Baker McKenzie Advises Rothermere Continuation Holdings on USD 1 Billion Sale of Trepp to Fitch Group
Baker McKenzie is advising Rothermere Continuation Holdings Limited (RCHL), parent company of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT), on the sale of Trepp to Fitch Group for approximately USD 1 billion in cash. Trepp, a premier provider of data, insights and technology solutions to the structured finance, commercial real estate and banking sectors, will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics.
Subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearance under the Hart Scott Rodino Act in the United States, the deal is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026. Proceeds of the transaction will support RCHL's strategy of maintaining financial flexibility while allocating capital to opportunities that generate long term sustainable value.
Led by Baker McKenzie M&A partners Alan Zoccolillo and Jieun Tak, the core team included:
• M&A: Zachary Bassen and Zachary Bethel
• Tax: Lane Morgan and Blake Birdwell
• Antitrust: Creighton Macy, Evan Harris and Marisa Dieken
• Employment: Kimberly Franko
• Benefits: Christopher Guldberg
• Intellectual Property & Data Privacy: Tom Oslovar
Learn more about the transaction: Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Disposal of Trepp | UK Regulatory
Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse, with more than 2,500 deal practitioners in more than 40 countries offering leading expertise in the areas most critical for clients. The Firm excels in complex transactions and cross-border deals, and has been steadfast in solving clients' problems - wherever they are in the world - by providing a unique blend of local strength and global excellence.
Subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearance under the Hart Scott Rodino Act in the United States, the deal is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026. Proceeds of the transaction will support RCHL's strategy of maintaining financial flexibility while allocating capital to opportunities that generate long term sustainable value.
Led by Baker McKenzie M&A partners Alan Zoccolillo and Jieun Tak, the core team included:
• M&A: Zachary Bassen and Zachary Bethel
• Tax: Lane Morgan and Blake Birdwell
• Antitrust: Creighton Macy, Evan Harris and Marisa Dieken
• Employment: Kimberly Franko
• Benefits: Christopher Guldberg
• Intellectual Property & Data Privacy: Tom Oslovar
Learn more about the transaction: Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Disposal of Trepp | UK Regulatory
Baker McKenzie is a transactional powerhouse, with more than 2,500 deal practitioners in more than 40 countries offering leading expertise in the areas most critical for clients. The Firm excels in complex transactions and cross-border deals, and has been steadfast in solving clients' problems - wherever they are in the world - by providing a unique blend of local strength and global excellence.
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