Ashurst advised Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Berenberg) in relation to the financing of the acquisition of the IHSE Group by funds advised by independent private equity firm Brockhaus Private Equity. The developer and manufacturer of advanced IT-KVM-hardware allowing to securely access remote computer and video sources (KVM - Keyboard, Video and Mouse) was sold by several private individuals. The parties have agreed not to disclose the financing volume and purchase price.

The Ashurst team was led by Munich-based finance partner Dr Bernd Egbers. He was supported by counsel Carsten Endres, associate Isabell Pöller and transaction manager Susanne Kasnitz (all finance, Munich). Partner Heiko Penndorf advised on tax aspects, senior associate Dr Carolin Fenck on general corporate aspects (both Frankfurt).