Represented United Business Media Limited (UBM.L), a global business media company, in connection with its $14.3 million buyout of RISI, Inc., an information provider for the global forest products industry.

United Business Media Limited (UBM.L) is a global business media company with headquarters in London, England. In July 2009, it acquired the remaining 48% of the holding company of RISI, Inc., an information provider for the global forest products industry, from its joint venture partner Pegasus Partners II, LP for $14.3 million. A Seward & Kissel team led by partner James Abbott, and including associates Nick Katsanos and Kristin Switzer, represented United Business Media in this transaction.