Brokered by Biztech’s Managing Director APAC, Anthony Bekker, and Managing Director Americas, Chris Spillman, the deal sees Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, specialising in textbooks and online courses, acquire Faethm’s predictive analytics platform to power the company’s new Workforce Skills division, which will focus on meeting changing workforce needs and bridging global skills gaps.
Australian Lawyer journalist Jaqueline So, interviews Anthony & Chris – read full article here.
“We are very proud to get a great result for our client Faethm AI on their sale to Pearson plc, working with amazing aussie #tech #entrepreneurs Michael Priddis and Greg Miller. Thanks for the kind words, Mike.” says Anthony Bekker APAC Managing Director. “And thanks to my US partner Chris Spillman for his amazing capabilities and assistance.”
The tech law firm Biztech Lawyers is known for helping world-class Australian tech businesses realise their global potential. “We bring to the table specialised knowledge that comes from servicing hundreds of entrepreneurial and startup businesses in the technology arena over the last three years. Winning this deal was an almost instant vindication of the rationale for our own Biztech Lawyers merger and unlocks a massive growth opportunity for us.” says Anthony
With longstanding clients such as the ASX-listed ZIP Co, Rokt, KKR, Autopilot, Practice Ignition and OpenSC on the company’s books, Biztech has vital experience that was a key factor in the Faethm deal.
Biztech was able to work closely with the Faethm team and its other advisers throughout the Pearson transaction, including Hall Chadwick, who advised Pearson on transnational tax advice, Herbert Smith Freehills, who acted as legal advisor for Pearson Inc., and Deloitte, who provided Pearson with due diligence and tax advice.
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