Advising HSI on acquisition of HandsHQ
21st August 2025
Our Corporate team has announced its role in successfully advising HSI a leading platform for Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) software solutions, a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners, on its acquisition of HandsHQ, a UK-based software provider focused on streamlining health and safety processes for high-risk industries.
The transaction, which completed on 4 August 2025, strengthens HSI’s presence in Europe through enhanced Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and workforce training capabilities.
HandsHQ’s cloud-based platform comprises two core products, RAMS and Training Register, enabling over 2,000 clients, including Babcock International, the University of Oxford and Arsenal FC, to generate critical safety documentation and manage training compliance quickly and without technical expertise.
Our multi-disciplinary team was led by Head of Corporate and Partner, Richard Naish, with support from Matthew Dickinson (Associate), Anna Musk (Associate) and Evie Donnelly (Trainee Solicitor).
Discussing the deal, Richard Naish said, “We’re thrilled to have advised HSI on its acquisition of HandsHQ. The addition of HandsHQ to HSI’s portfolio is a strategic move that will undoubtedly enhance HSI’s service offering by integrating HandsHQ’s innovative RAMS and Training Register solutions.
Our support will allow HSI to accelerate its European expansion and deliver even greater value to customers operating in high-risk sectors.”
Commenting on the transaction, Jose Arcilla, CEO of HSI, added: “As market demand accelerates for risk-informed solutions that connect safety, compliance and workforce readiness, HandsHQ strengthens our capabilities to align with evolving market needs and continues HSI’s investment to become the market leader in Europe.”
