Press Release - 11/05/2022
Edwin Coe advises VitalHub on the acquisition of UK health-tech business Hicom Technology Limited
Edwin Coe is pleased to announce that it advised long term client VitalHub Corporation on its acquisition, via one of its UK subsidiaries, of Surrey-based Hicom Technology Limited.
Hicom has been a developer of software that automates healthcare and business processes for the past twenty years. Their software supports a wide range of healthcare-centred processes including: patient and clinical care; clinical research; workforce management; recruitment and selection; learning and development; compliance management; and health & safety.
Edwin Coe has advised VitalHub on its expansion plans in the UK health technology market for several years. VitalHub is based in Toronto, Canada, with an offshore innovation hub in Sri Lanka which develops and supports mission-critical information systems in the social service, mental health, long term care, community health service, home health and hospital sectors. It has a two-pronged growth strategy, targeting organic growth opportunities within its product suite, and pursuing an aggressive M&A plan.
The Edwin Coe team was led by Head of Corporate & Commercial Russel Shear. Russel commented “It was a pleasure to once again assist VitalHub on the successful completion of this acquisition.”
VitalHub’s announcement is available here: VitalHub Corp. Announces Acquisition of Hicom Technology Limited
About Edwin Coe
Edwin Coe is a London-based full service law firm with international reach. Since 1913, we have offered a comprehensive range of integrated legal services to meet the needs of individuals, organisations and businesses based throughout the UK and internationally. Our industry-leading experts provide our clients with highly personal and responsive advice, balancing profit and purpose, to help achieve their personal and business goals.
With 40 Partners, we are ranked 115 in the current edition of The Lawyer’s ‘UK 200’ law firms and are recommended in all the major legal directories. We are proud to be B Corp™ certified, part of a global community of businesses working to redefine success in business, and create a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
