Ashurst is advising Goldman Sachs in relation to the £258 million recommended cash acquisition of Jelf Group plc by Marsh & McLennan Companies Acquisition Ltd, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

The Marsh group is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. Founded in 1989, Jelf has 37 offices across the UK and provides expert advice to over 100,000 businesses and individuals on matters relating to insurance, healthcare, employee benefits and financial planning.

Goldman Sachs is acting as financial adviser Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. in relation to the transaction.

The Ashurst team is being led by corporate partner Tom Mercer and finance partners Mark Vickers and Ross Ollerhead and includes corporate associate Harry Thimont and finance associate Simin Kiani-Lirharani.