Trinity Street is a specialist independent investment firm managing active global and international equity portfolios, with approximately $8.6bn in assets under management. iM Global Partner is a worldwide asset management network, based in Paris, with approximately $40bn in assets under management. Following completion of the transaction, which remains subject to FCA approval, the Trinity Street partners will continue to hold the majority of the interests in the firm and will continue to operate the firm independently while partnering with iM Global Partner to leverage iM Global Partner’s global network and capabilities.

The Macfarlanes team was led by corporate M&A partner Thomas French, who was assisted by senior associates Dennis Mok and Emma Bailey and associate Basra Marjan. Tax expertise was provided by partner Jeremy Moncrieff and associates Lawrence Parkin and Edmond James. Regulatory expertise was provided by partner Alexandra Green and associate Gemma Edey.