M/26/005 – Vitruvian/Walkers Professional Services
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by VIP V Fund, which is controlled and managed by Vitruvian Partners LLP, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Corinthia Bidco Limited, of joint control of Walkers Professional Services Limited, WGP (Cyprus) Limited, Walkers Corporate (Bermuda) Limited, Walkers Regulatory Compliance (Bermuda) Limited, and their subsidiaries, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday January 20, 2026 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Vitruvian Partners LLP | Vitruvian Partners LLP is a private equity firm which is headquartered in London. Vitruvian Partners LLP typically invests in higher-growth, middle-market companies across a range of industries globally, predominantly across the EMEA region. In the State, the portfolio companies ultimately controlled by Vitruvian Partners LLP are predominantly active in the technology sector, and include digital marketplaces, IT software providers, and cybersecurity companies. |
| VIP V Fund | VIP V Fund is an investment fund managed by Vitruvian Partners LLP. VIP V Fund invests in companies operating across a number of industries including technology, business services, financial services and healthcare primarily across Europe and North America. |
| Walkers Professional Services Limited, WGP (Cyprus) Limited, Walkers Corporate (Bermuda) Limited, Walkers Regulatory Compliance (Bermuda) Limited, and their subsidiaries | Walkers Professional Services Limited, WGP (Cyprus) Limited, Walkers Corporate (Bermuda) Limited, Walkers Regulatory Compliance (Bermuda) Limited, and their subsidiaries, provide corporate administration, fiduciary and compliance services to global asset managers and international corporations. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Iseult O'Kelly | iseultokelly@ccpc.ie |
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