Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Antler Holdco Limited (the parent company of Interactive Investor and the ii Group) on its recommended takeover offer for Share plc.

The ii Group is an award-winning online investment service and the UK's second largest direct to consumer investment platform. Share plc is the parent company for a number of companies engaged in stockbroking activities including The Share Centre Limited.

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by partners Caroline Rae and Robert Moore and senior associate Charles Steward. Partner Mark Ife provided share schemes advice.