A&O Shearman has advised the lender group in connection with the GBP1.2bn debt financing package provided to OneAdvanced, a BC Partners and Vista Equity Partners portfolio company and a leading UK-based provider of software solutions.
The financing was committed by Ares Management Direct Lending funds, Carlyle’s Global Credit platform and other financing sources supporting OneAdvanced’s continued growth and innovation in the software sector.
The transaction closed in July 2025 and marks a significant milestone for OneAdvanced, enabling the company to fully refinance its existing debt facilities and support the company in its next stage of strategic growth. The deal underscores the continued appetite among leading global investors for high-quality assets in the technology sector.
A&O Shearman’s cross-office team was led by partners Shameer Shah and Alice Smith, along with senior associates, Adam Walsh, Jeane Benny, and associates Evie Haywood, Swati Lal and Avani Maha.
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