Millar McCall Wylie Acts For Learning Pool In Major US Investment

Belfast law firm Millar McCall Wylie has described a major US investment into Derry headquartered digital learning company Learning Pool as a ‘huge moment in a true Northern Ireland success story’ .

16th June 2021

Millar McCall Wylie acted for Learning Pool and its management, including founder Paul McElvaney, in the deal, which sees US based private equity firm Marlin Equity Partners buy out Carlyle Cardinal Ireland (CCI), a company that invested in Learning Pool five years ago. The transaction, which represents one of the largest ever US investments in a Northern Ireland business, was managed by Millar McCall Wylie’s corporate team, led by Damian McParland, assisted by Louise Cavanagh and Hayley Cummings. “This deal represents a huge moment for Learning Pool, a pioneering local business making its mark on the world stage – it’s a true Northern Ireland success story,” said Damian McParland, Director, Millar McCall Wylie.