Zone acquires Head London digital agency to consolidate their leading position

Date

January 2017

Sectors

Digital media and content, Technology and consulting services

Deal Type

Merger/Acquisition

Our Role

Buy side

About Head London

Head London is a dynamic digital agency in Central London, specialising in responsive design, user experience, multichannel strategy, leading-edge technology and well-crafted content. The company is an award-winning agency with a world-class client list including Electrolux, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Tesco and Pearson.

About Zone

Zone is a digital agency, expert in strategy, technology and content which was named as one of the 1000 companies to inspire Britain 2017 by the London stock exchange. The company’s team of 220 strategy, technology and content experts help ambitious businesses define and deliver their digital futures.

About the deal

Zone acquired Head London to consolidates their position as the UK’s leading independent digital specialist. Head’s outstanding capabilities around innovation and emerging technologies, coupled with their shared values will lead to a desirable business combination.

Our work

We advised Zone on their acquisition of Head London by providing our full buy side support including the provision of financial due diligence and advising on key deal structuring matters.

In Zone we have found an ideal partner. We share similar cultures and ambitions, and together we will be an industry force to be reckoned with. These are very exciting times for businesses like us, who are looking to scale and access resource and expertise to benefit both our people and our clients.

Rebecca Simmonds

Managing Director

Head London

Deal team