Law firm Shoosmiths has acted for Centaur Media Plc on the sale of leading legal publication The Lawyer to Legal Benchmarking Group (LBG), a portfolio company of Triple Private Equity.

Published: 11 September 2025

Author: Press office

The Lawyer, covers the latest news, expert commentary, data-rich analysis and strategic insight across the legal sector, supporting strategic decision-making within law firms and other providers.

LBG provides practice-area research and rankings insights and awards for global law, tax, and advisory firms, through a group of market-leading brands including IFLR, Managing IP, International Tax Review and Benchmark Litigation.

The addition of The Lawyer expands LBG’s coverage of specialist practice areas, adding law firm leadership, operations, and business strategy coverage to its offering, and creates a leading intelligence provider for the global legal market.

Shoosmiths Partner Nick McCarthy and Legal Directors Katie Yorke and Laura Gould led for Centaur.

David Jackson, CEO of Shoosmiths, said: “The Lawyer has long been one of the most respected voices in the legal world, shaping how our profession thinks about strategy, leadership, and innovation.

“We’re extremely proud to have supported Centaur Media on this important transaction and to see The Lawyer find a new home within LBG.  We wish them every success for the next chapter.”

Martin Rowland, Executive Chair of Centaur, commented: “Today's announcement represents a further significant milestone in Centaur's pursuit to maximise shareholder value. The Transaction follows the sale of MiniMBA which completed on 18 July 2025 and the previously announced review of the Group's operations and strategy.”

The deal is expected to close in October 2025.