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10 June 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises The Riverside Company On Its Acquisition Of Workbench International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) is pleased to have advised The Riverside Company on its platform acquisition of Workbench International via a competitive auction process.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) is pleased to have advised The Riverside Company on its platform acquisition of Workbench International via a competitive auction process.

Workbench is a New Zealand-based provider of project management and job-costing software for project-based industries such as civil infrastructure, construction and engineering. Workbenchenables its users to centralise project management so as to track project budgets, costs and project progress in real time.

The HSF Kramer team was led by partner Adam Charles and senior associate Sarah Ward, with the support of solicitors James Ward and Tahli Craven.

Adam Charles said, "It was a pleasure to work with our long-standing client, Riverside, on another platform acquisition. Riverside has a strong track record in managing software platforms and Workbench is well positioned to accelerate its growth under their stewardship."

This deal is the latest example of HSF Kramer's market-leading work in private equity. Other examples include advising:

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
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