Law Business Research Limited
Have updates for this profile? Please contribute data
= Subscriber Access Only
You are viewing a preview of this profile. Request a Preqin Pro demo for full access to all profiles and underlying data.
With Preqin Pro, you gain an unobstructed view of all alternative asset class activity across institutional investors, fund managers, funds, portfolio companies, deals, exits, and service providers.
Law Business Research Limited - overview
Established
1996
Location
London, England, UK
Primary Industry
Information Services
About
Based in the UK, Law Business Research Limited offers market intelligence solutions tailored for legal professionals, focusing on Intellectual Property and Governance, Risk, and Compliance sectors. Law Business Research Limited, founded in 1996 in London, UK, specializes in providing insights and resources for the legal field. The company was co-founded by Bugra Gül, David Law, Mark Law, Raja Memon, and Suresh Poojary. Law Business Research has undergone a Secondary Buyout, raising GBP 650.
000 mn from Intermediate Capital Group. The firm has engaged in 4 deals with the most recent deal occurring on March 24, 2025. Law Business Research (LBR) specializes in market intelligence solutions for legal professionals and organizations involved in Intellectual Property (IP) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Their offerings include advanced analysis, know-how resources, regulatory updates, and data research tools, enabling clients to make informed decisions.
LBR's services are utilized by law firms, corporate legal departments, academic institutions, and government agencies, delivering proprietary data and analytical insights to manage risk and drive business development across various sectors including insurance and agriculture. In the most recent fiscal year 2024, Law Business Research reported a revenue of GBP 50. 40 mn and an EBITDA of GBP 8. 21 mn.
Revenue is primarily generated through subscription-based models for its market intelligence products, with clients engaging in annual contracts for access to tools including Lexology and Practice Intelligence. Looking ahead, Law Business Research plans to enhance its product offerings with new market intelligence solutions targeted for launch in 2025. The company aims to expand into new geographic regions, focusing on North America and Asia-Pacific. The recent funding from the GBP 650.
000 mn Secondary Buyout will support these growth initiatives. In March 2025, Law Business Research merged with ALM Media, LLC, a move intended to bolster its market position and maximize growth potential in the legal sector.
Current Investors
ALM Media, LLC/Law Business Research Limited, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Primary Industry
Information Services
Sub Industries
Market Research & Consulting, Web Applications, Search Engines, Information Services
Website
www.lbresearch.com/
Verticals
Artificial Intelligence, Research (Non-Medical)
Company Stage
Merged
Total Amount Raised
Subscriber access only
Law Business Research Limited - timeline of key events
Law Business Research Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Nov 30, 2010 | Nov 30, 2011 | Nov 30, 2012 | Nov 30, 2013 | Nov 30, 2014 | Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2016 | Nov 30, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 7,807,540 | 9,139,607 | 10,911,326 | 12,380,097 | 14,452,310 | 15,894,421 | 17,935,684 | 21,062,367 | 23,853,662 | 27,312,576 | 37,724,879 | 42,488,961 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 17.1% | 19.4% | 13.5% | 16.7% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 17.4% | - | - | 38.1% | 12.6% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 2,743,141 | 3,128,259 | 4,176,920 | 3,934,960 | 5,003,045 | 4,712,352 | 6,240,450 | 8,374,432 | 7,347,723 | 8,936,198 | 12,405,738 | 18,120,708 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 2,717,572 | 3,101,876 | 4,146,269 | 3,905,849 | 4,950,018 | 4,401,520 | 5,658,579 | 7,640,822 | 6,376,248 | 7,992,025 | 10,552,726 | 15,417,874 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 34.8% | 33.9% | 38.0% | 31.5% | 34.3% | 27.7% | 31.5% | 36.3% | 26.7% | 29.3% | 28.0% | 36.3% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 35.1% | 34.2% | 38.3% | 31.8% | 34.6% | 29.6% | 34.8% | 39.8% | 30.8% | 32.7% | 32.9% | 42.6% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 1,956,425 | 2,277,773 | 3,132,481 | 3,795,446 | 4,831,881 | 4,722,562 | 5,786,057 | 7,510,014 | 5,544,089 | 6,356,865 | 9,226,570 | 13,271,430 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 25.1% | 24.9% | 28.7% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.7% | 32.3% | 35.7% | 23.2% | 23.3% | 24.5% | 31.2% | - | - | - |
Law Business Research Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merger | Completed | ALM Media, LLC, Law Business Research Limited | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Law Business Research Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | MBL Seminars Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Legal Monitor | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Hopkins Bruce Publishers, Corp. | - |
Displaying 1 - 5 of 8
Law Business Research Limited - employee data
Law Business Research Limited - key contacts
| Name | Position | Start Date | End Date | Vcard | Bio | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Of The Board | BM |
BM Board Member
Want to see more?
Request a demo for full access to this profile
Time to go Pro
Get Preqin Pro for unrestricted access to 600,000+ detailed profiles on fund managers, investors, funds, companies, and other alternative asset players. Unlock exclusive data on future plans, company financials, fundraising history, track records, and more.