Ashurst advised SYNNEX on European aspects of its US$2.2 billion acquisition of Convergys, which closed on October 5th. Convergys will be integrated with SYNNEX' subsidiary Concentrix, to create the second largest customer engagement services company in the world, with revenues of US$4.7 billion and 225,000 employees.

Partner Nigel Parr and senior associate Steven Vaz, assisted by economist Tom Punton and associate Nadja Huber, advised on obtaining EU merger clearance. Partner Tim Cant assisted by associates Oliver Digby and Sean McCaffrey advised on regulatory filings to the UK Financial Conduct Authority.