DLA Piper represented the founders of architecture and construction news website ArchDaily in its recent sale to Architonic, an online database platform for design and architectural products. ArchDaily is the world´s most-visited architecture website and provides architecture, interior design and construction related services to clients using its online platform.
Founded in 2008, ArchDaily is headquartered in Chile and publishes in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin. ArchDaily and Architonic, which is based in Zurich, will continue to operate as two separate platforms.
“Our vast experience handling complex cross-border transactions was a key factor in this transaction, which involved a high level of coordination across many jurisdictions, including Chile, Switzerland, China, Hong Kong and Mexico,” said José Pablo Dulanto, who led the firm’s deal team. “It was a pleasure to assist the founders of ArchDaily in this transaction, which will allow the company to continue to grow its worldwide leadership presence in the online architecture and design market.”
The DLA Piper team representing ArchDaily included José Pablo Dulanto, Matías Zegers, Jorge Timmermann and Pilar Ay of DLA Piper Chile; Matthew Davis and Tina Xia in the firm’s Hong Kong office; and Pedro Manzano and Abelardo Acosta in Mexico City.
With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex cross-border transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for ten consecutive years, according to Mergermarket.
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