Ashurst is advising Johnston Press plc in connection with its disposal of 13 publishing titles and associated websites in East Anglia and the East Midlands to Iliffe Media Limited. The disposal progresses plans to focus Johnston Press' business on its selected geographic markets, audience profile and digital growth.

The Ashurst team is being led by corporate partner Karen Davies, assisted by associate Claire Broom, and solicitor Amber Walker.

MacRoberts (led by Alan Kelly) is advising Johnston Press on matters of Scots law.