Global law firm Freshfields is advising longstanding client Cinven on its agreement to enter into a strategic investment in Grant Thornton Czech Republic. This latest transaction follows Cinven’s strategic investments in Grant Thornton UK and, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, Grant Thornton Germany. Grant Thornton Czech Republic is a leading, innovative player in the high-growth Czech professional services market. Cinven’s investment will facilitate accelerated growth of the firm and facilitate closer cooperation with Grant Thornton UK and Grant Thornton Germany to strengthen the group’s position as a leading professional services firm in key European markets. The transaction is subject to anti-trust approvals and customary closing conditions. The Freshfields team advising Cinven was led by private capital partner James Scott with the support of senior associate Zoe Walker and associate Chin Wah Lai. Aled Batey led on debt financing with the support of senior associate Marie Boudard. Martin McElwee provided merger control and FDI advice. BBH, advokátní kancelář, s.r.o. advised on matters of Czech law.