The Dublin office of International legal business DWF has advised US digital media company Irish Studio on the acquisition of six consumer magazines from Norah Casey's publishing house Harmonia.

The Dublin office of international legal business DWF has advised US digital media company Irish Studio on the acquisition of six consumer magazines from Norah Casey's publishing house Harmonia. These titles include Irish Tatler, Irish Tatler Man, U Magazine, FOOD & WINE Magazine, Auto Ireland and Ireland of the Welcomes.

Ross Little, Executive Partner of DWF Dublin, and Ellen Keane, IP and Data Senior Associate, advised Irish Studio on the transaction, which will see the six brands continue to service print readers, whilst also bringing these titles online to engage and entertain new audiences.

Commenting on the transaction Ross Little said: "This acquisition will enable these already leading titles reach a wider audience on a global platform. Our ROI capabilities have enabled Irish Studio to further its portfolio and we look forward to seeing the business continue to expand."

DWF has continued to invest in its team in Dublin with a number of lateral hires over the last 12 months including Projects Partner Garrett Monaghan joining from Arthur Cox, Real Estate Partner Michael Neary joining from Eversheds and Executive Partner Ross Little joining from William Fry. Ross launched DWF's first full-service team in Dublin last August to leverage DWF's network of international offices and to drive growth in the Irish market and build upon the reputation and profile in the region.