Global information and technology company Thomson Reuters has agreed to sell a stake in its legal and tax business to private equity firm KKR, marking one of the most significant transactions in the professional services sector this year. The deal is expected to strengthen the company’s financial position while supporting future investment in technology and artificial intelligence.
Under the agreement, KKR will acquire a minority stake in selected Thomson Reuters businesses that provide legal research, tax solutions, accounting software, and compliance services to law firms, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. Thomson Reuters will continue to retain majority ownership and remain actively involved in managing the business.
The partnership reflects growing investor interest in legal technology, regulatory compliance, and digital tax solutions as businesses increasingly rely on software-driven services. Industry analysts believe the transaction will provide additional capital to accelerate product development, expand AI-powered tools, and improve customer offerings.
For KKR, the investment represents another strategic move into the technology-enabled business services sector, where demand continues to grow due to increasingly complex legal and regulatory requirements across global markets.The companies expect the partnership to support innovation while maintaining high-quality services for clients.
Existing customers are not expected to experience any immediate changes in products or operations following the announcement.The deal also highlights the increasing role of private equity firms in funding the growth of established technology and information companies. As artificial intelligence reshapes legal research, tax planning, and compliance management, both Thomson Reuters and KKR believe the partnership will position the business for long-term expansion in an increasingly digital professional services market.