Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has advised Civica, which is backed by private equity fund, Partners Group, on its acquisition of Chameleon Information Management Services Limited and its subsidiary, Flex Software Limited, which trades as InfoFlex.

InfoFlex, a leading UK-based healthcare software specialist, has more than 40,000 users across over 130 NHS trusts. Its software integrates with existing hospital systems, across 65 clinical specialities, including cancer services, digital remote monitoring solutions, inflammatory bowel disease and endoscopy. Civica is a global business specialising in software for public services. This deal is a significant strategic investment for Civica in a key vertical market, advancing its strategy in the health sector and extending its capability in the NHS.

The Stephenson Harwood team was led by private equity partner Malcolm MacDougall, with support from senior associate Nicola Baird and associate Dafni Loizou. Further assistance was provided by commercial associates Alison Llewellyn and Maurane van der Stoep, employment senior associate Richard Freedman and associate Imogen Heywood, and tax and incentives of counsel David Baxter, senior associate Kate Worthington and associate Katie Raine.