Global law firm Freshfields is advising Strava, the app for active people, on its acquisition of Runna, a UK-headquartered tech company developing personalised running training plans and coaching. The acquisition unites the world’s largest fitness community with a leading app in the fiercely competitive running training space. Completion of the proposed transaction is subject to customary conditions precedent for a transaction of this nature. 

The Freshfields team is being led by corporate and M&A partner Ziyad Nassif, alongside associates Robert Foley and Adam Weston. Partners Alastair Mordaunt and Rikki Haria are advising on regulatory matters. IP, AI and data protection advice is being provided by partners Giles Pratt, Vinita Kailasanath and Rachael Annear alongside senior associate Zofia Aszendorf. Employment and incentives advice is being provided by partners David Mendel and Heather Brookfield. Advice on tax matters is being provided by partner Paul Davison. Partners Kyle Lakin and Calise Cheng are advising on financing matters.