Mayer Brown advises Omni Partners and Infoshare+ on Datatank acquisition
Datatank provides a proven, data-driven solution that enables councils to sustainably and efficiently increase revenue using credit bureau data in combination with their own council tax data. Its core technology helps councils uncover inaccurate or fraudulent claims for Single Person Discount (“SPD”) on council tax bills. Founded in 2004, the Datatank team has deep public sector expertise, with the company serving as a trusted partner to more than 160 local authorities across the UK.
Omni is a London-based investment management and private equity investor focused on mission-led, fast growing and profitable businesses that are looking for their first external capital. These are typically high-margin, UK-based companies that dominate their niche and are driven by culture-focused management teams.
The Mayer Brown team was led by Private Equity partner Jessica Kolhorn and included partner James West and associate James Beattie, IP partner Oliver Yaros and associate Alasdair Maher, Antitrust & Competition partner Daniel Vowden and associate Victoire Sineau, Real Estate partner Iain Roberts, Employment & Benefits partner Miriam Bruce, senior associate Liam Kellett and associate Cheryl Stevart and Tax partners James Hill and Kitty Swanson and senior associate Tamar Ruiz.