We are pleased to have successfully advised Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE) on the definitive agreement of the sale of its UK holiday parks business and associated leisure assets to GENDA Inc. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange).
The transaction, valued at approximately £18.6 million ($25.1 million), marks an important step in Inspired’s ongoing global strategy, as they continue to move towards a more digital and scalable model.
The sale agreement relates to Inspired’s business of operating and managing more than 11,000 amusement and gaming machines across approximately 170 family entertainment centers and adult gaming centers located within holiday parks and other entertainment venues across the UK. This cross-border transaction engaged jurisdictions in New York, England and Wales, and Japan.
Aled Walters, Partner, Corporate and Head of Commercial, who also heads our Gaming, Media & Entertainment sector work, led the deal with Andrew Hoad, Partner, (Corporate/Commercial); Greg Williams, Partner (Corporate/ Commercial); Matt Detheridge, Senior Associate (Corporate/Commercial); Daniel Tedd, Solicitor (Corporate/Commercial); Daniel Morgan, Partner (Property); and David Penwarden, Senior Associate (Property).
Commenting on the deal, Aled Walters said:
“We are delighted to have supported General Counsel, Simona Camilleri, and her team at Inspired on this significant transaction. Hugh James has a longstanding relationship with Inspired, and this latest instruction reflects the strength of that partnership.
“Our appointment followed a reciprocal lawyer secondment between the Inspired legal team and Hugh James, which provided valuable insight and supported a smooth transaction. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate GENDA on this exciting acquisition.”
The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025.
