UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has advised Europa Group on its cross-border acquisition of Life Science Access Academy (LSAA), a UK-based company specialising in digital training for healthcare industry professionals.

Backed by French private equity firm Abenex, Europa Group is a leading independent provider of professional information and education services to medical communities. Its acquisition of LSAA, a UK-based company specialising in digital training for healthcare industry professionals, strengthens Europa Group 's education division and supports its continued international expansion. 

Backed by French private equity firm Abenex since 2017 and led by Louis Verdier, Europa Group has built a market-leading portfolio of education and information brands, including Edimark, APM, CHAM and PCR, delivering comprehensive training, education and professional development services across European markets. 

The deal underscores the continued appetite of international private equity-backed groups to invest in UK education and digital training capabilities, and reflects the growing importance of structured, compliant training infrastructure for professionals operating across European markets. 

The Browne Jacobson deal team was led by Partner Sandra Wong, supported by Partner Christian Farrow, Principal Associate Rachael McDonald, and Associates Ben Cowan and Salwa Ali. 

Driving cross-border M&A 

Sandra Wong commented: "This deal is a good example of our work supporting international, private equity-backed businesses with their UK acquisition strategies. 

“Acting alongside French and UK counsel in a multi-jurisdictional structure, this transaction is a demonstration of the depth and breadth of Browne Jacobson's cross-border M&A capability. We are proud to have delivered a seamless, integrated service for Europa Group and Abenex on the acquisition." 

The transaction is the latest in a growing portfolio of cross-border private equity mandates for Browne Jacobson. The firm's market-leading private equity team has built a track record in this area, with recent deals including advising Naxicap-backed Eureka Education on its acquisition of Knovia Group, one of the UK's foremost apprenticeship and vocational training providers, from Sovereign Capital Partners. 

Browne Jacobson has also supported a wide range of businesses providing education, training and professional development services, as well as digital health and technology solutions, cementing its reputation as a leading adviser in these growth sectors. 

Gerard Hanratty, Partner and Head of Health and Life Sciences, added: “The UK’s life sciences sector has a global reputation and is increasingly attracting attention from international investors. Cutting-edge technologies and diagnostics in this sector are at the forefront of tackling society’s biggest issues while creating high-quality jobs in communities up and down the country.”