Squire Patton Boggs has advised global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) on its acquisition of Acolin, a leading European provider of cross-border fund distribution and regulatory services.
The team advising Broadridge Financial Solutions was led by Corporate partners Julian Ciecierski-Burns and Paul Lewis in London, and involved specialist lawyers in the UK, France and Germany.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) is a global technology leader, employing over 15,000 associates in 21 countries, that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to help improve business performance and transform investor experience. Its technology and operations platforms process and generate over 7 billion communications annually and underpin the daily average trading of over $15 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities globally.
Acolin is a Zurich-based distribution support provider serving more than 350 clients, offering access to over 3,000 distributors across 30+ countries and providing comprehensive solutions spanning fund registrations, legal representation, and ongoing compliance management. The acquisition of Acolin expands Broadridge’s distribution solutions for asset managers, helping them enter new markets and grow assets, while also strengthening its regulatory services for the global asset management industry.
Julian Ciecierski-Burns said, “We are delighted to support our client Broadridge on this latest acquisition. It was a pleasure collaborating with their team to help deliver an important transaction for the company. The combination will strengthen Broadridge’s fund compliance and regulatory services internationally.”
Ryan A. Green, Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel at Broadridge, said, “Our thanks go to Julian and Paul and the team at Squire Patton Boggs who did a superb job across multiple jurisdictions in this project. Their commerciality, guidance and insight are always much appreciated.”
