A cross-firm team of lawyers from Foot Anstey has advised the UK’s fastest-growing cyber security specialists Integrity360 on an acquisition that forms part of its pan-European expansion plan.
The takeover of London-based Caretower’s UK and Bulgarian businesses means Integrity36 now has 300-plus employees, including 200 cybersecurity engineers, analysts, consultants and specialists. 
The firm, which is backed by private equity house August Equity, has offices in Dublin, London and New York.
Already the largest cyber security business in Ireland, it is increasing expanding across Europe.
Foot Anstey head of corporate and private equity Matt Stoate and associate Emma Clayton led its multi-disciplinary team on the acquisition.
Integrity360 executive chairman Ian Brown said: “This is a very exciting transaction for us and we couldn’t be more delighted to welcome the team from Caretower to Integrity360. 
“The enhanced group is now clearly positioned as the leading independent cybersecurity services specialist throughout the UK and Ireland.
“Foot Anstey were with us every step of the way during this transaction and we really valued their standing alongside us throughout.”
Matt Stoate, pictured, added: “We were thrilled to work in tandem with Integrity360 and August Equity, continuing our longstanding relationship with the private equity house, to get this deal across the line.
“The acquisition is part of Integrity360’s ambitious pan-European growth plans and we are excited to see how the company expands over the coming few years.”
Foot Anstey, which has offices in Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton and Truro, advises clients in sectors spanning development, energy and infrastructure to Islamic finance and retail and consumer.
