International law firm Simmons & Simmons has advised private equity firm Southfield Capital (Southfield) on its investment into Metric Search, a leading provider of global talent solution services with a strategic focus on the life sciences, engineering and data centre sectors.
Founded in 2019, Metric Search has established itself as a trusted partner for companies around the world from start-ups to blue-chip companies, providing a suite of recruitment and executive search services that support clients throughout their development in finding top-tier talent for critical roles. The firm supports organisations across the US (in New York, San Diego, Austin and Fort Lauderdale) as well as in a number of major cities in the UK.
Southfield is a US-based private equity firm with a strong track record of supporting ambitious, high-growth businesses in the life sciences and infrastructure industries.
Southfield's partnering with Metric Search, is set to accelerate its growth strategy, further developing its platform and service offerings.
The Simmons & Simmons team advising Southfield worked with Finn Dixon & Herling LLP on the US aspects and was led on the UK aspects by Corporate Partners Gemma Phillips supported by Arthur Stewart, with tax advice from Helen Coward (Partner). The financing aspect was led by Banking Partner Elliot Beard.
Gemma Phillips commented: "We are pleased to have supported Southfield Capital on this strategically important partnership with Metric Search, which has built an impressive platform in high-growth sectors. This transaction underlines our experience in advising private equity firms on complex, global acquisitions."
