DWF acquires leading compliance training business, Zing365

Global law firm DWF has acquired Zing365, a specialist provider of compliance training to the insurance and financial services sectors, to add to its Connected Services offering.

A team of six will join DWF to manage a network of specialist consultant trainers and Zing365’s e-learning platform. Zing365 delivers in-person and virtual live training, as well as digital, platform-based training – the move will further improve the firm’s current Advantage offering and will be used across the global business.

CEO of Connected Services at DWF, Jason Ford, said: "Providing compliance services to regulated clients is a key part of the growth strategy for Connected Services. Zing365 is a perfect fit for us and it will help us to grow our training and learning services rapidly alongside our Advantage digital platform."

Fran Burgess, CEO of Zing365, added: "After 21 years as a niche training provider, joining DWF marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Zing365. Having access to market-leading insurance and financial services sector expertise will allow us to achieve our ambitious growth plans and launch exciting new services for our clients. We can’t wait to get started!"