chris wilkinson. Allen & Overy has advised software company The Sage Group on its acquisition of German software company Baeurer for £16m. Capital markets partner Hans Schoneweg took the lead for the A&O team. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer corporate partner Barbara Keil advised Baeurer.

. Simmons & Simmons has advised UK computer-generated image company Red Vision on its £20m takeover by Inspired Gaming Group. Corporate finance partner Chris Wilkinson (left) led the team. Halliwells Manchester-based corporate partner James Sheridan advised Inspired Gaming Group.