Real estate, infrastructure & energy
Real estate, infrastructure & energy
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Advised on the $95 million Series C financing round of Instagrid, Europe's leading provider of high-performance portable battery systems. The round was led by Teachers Venture Growth, part of the CA$250 billion Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. Morgan Stanley's 1GT and existing investors such as Energy Impact Partners, SET Ventures, blueworld.group and Hightech Gründerfonds also participated in the financing round.
Germany
Greyparrot
Advising this waste analytics pioneer on its strategic partnership with Bollegraaf, the world's largest builder of recycling plants, to make thousands of recycling plants more efficient in response to the growing waste crisis. The companies will use advanced AI technology to accelerate the digitisation of the waste sector and collaborate on the development of new 'smart' plants and innovative products to significantly improve recycling efficiency and decrease the environmental impact of waste.
UK
GeoPura
Advising UK-based green hydrogen pioneer, on its £56 million investment round with backing from UK Infrastructure Bank. Established to decarbonise global economies using zero-emission fuels, GeoPura has grown rapidly since delivering its first Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU) in collaboration with Siemens Energy in 2019. The UK Infrastructure Bank committed £30 million to the investment round, led by a follow-on investment from Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and supported by GeoPura’s existing investors, including GM Ventures, SWEN Capital Partners, and Siemens Energy Ventures.
UK
Topp Holdings
On the majority sale of UK-based Correll Group, a global leader in the provision of engineering, installation and maintenance services in the offshore wind sector, to French-listed SPIE Group, an independent European leader in multi-technical services in energy and communications. The transaction comprises subsidiaries in Germany and the USA as well as a branch in Taiwan.
Germany, France, USA, Taiwan
Mecsia, Rockpool Investments, and members of the Mecsia management team
Advised on the sale of Mecsia to Synova. Mecsia provides compliance-led technical inspection and maintenance services to the commercial property, education and healthcare sectors. It is one of the fastest growing technical services businesses in the UK having increased revenues from £15 million to over £100 million under Rockpool’s ownership.
UK
DSR Hotel Holding
On the acquisition of Travel Charme Hotels & Resorts, strengthening DSR Hotel Holding's market position in the upscale hotel sector and expanding its portfolio by 11 first-class hotels and resorts in Germany and Austria.
Germany, Austria
Eurazeo Global Investor, Aster Energy Ventures, SF Beteiligungs and Inven Capital
Advised on the Series E financing round of the German electrolysis company Sunfire GmbH. In the financing round, the Dresden-based cleantech start-up raised €215 million in new equity capital. In addition, there is venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) of up to €100 million and approximately €200 million from already approved subsidies. The new investors include LGT Private Banking, GIC, Ahren Innovation Capital and Carbon Equity. Sunfire is focused on providing green hydrogen and syngas as a climate-neutral substitute for fossil energy.
Germany
Encavis
We've continued to advise Encavis on multiple deals in the renewables sector. Recent work has included helping with the acquisition of two new solar plants in France and advising on its acquisition of a French wind farm, which have brought the total volume of its EIF II fund to more than €960m.
France, Germany
Inflexion
We worked with leading PE fund Inflexion on its investment in Wood Thilsted, a leading global offshore wind engineering consultancy. Founded in 2015, Wood Thilsted designs the foundations for some of the world's largest offshore wind farms, which are a key driver of the global transition to renewable clean energy. The company operates in all the major wind energy markets of the world.
UK
Emerald Technology Ventures
Advised Emerald Technology Ventures as lead investor on a multi-million dollar green deal. This is a Series B investment round in eologix, an Austrian start-up focusing on the development of intelligent sensors for wind turbines. With the new capital, the company's internationalisation plan will be progressed.
Austria
British Land
We advised British Land on its £157m acquisition of three warehouses in Wembley, bringing the developer's urban logistics development pipeline to more than £1 billion. British Land will draw up plans for the redevelopment of the site to create a multi-storey urban logistics hub.
UK
Cain International
Advised Cain International (a privately-owned investment firm) on its £550m acquisition of a portfolio of UK logistics assets from Firethorn Trust, a privately-owned real estate investor and developer.
UK
Roadchef
Advised the management team of Roadchef, the UK’s third largest motorway services areas operator, on the sale of the business by Antin to a fund managed by global asset manager, Macquarie Asset Management. Roadchef is a leading UK motorway services operator with 30 locations across the UK motorway and road network serving over 52 million customers every year. Under Antin’s ownership, Roadchef has delivered significant growth through commercial innovation and estate improvements. Roadchef has an impressive track record of being ahead of the sustainability curve and was one of the first operators to roll out EV charging points.
UK
SF Beteiligungs
Advised SF Beteiligungs on its role in the €195m Series D funding round for Sunfire, a Dresden high-tech start-up fast becoming a world leader in the development and production of industrial electrolysers in the renewables sector.
Germany
Berenberg and Greencells
Advised German private bank Berenberg and the international EPC and solar park developer Greencells Group on their co-operation with the Hungarian solar park 'Szügy'. The Berenberg Green Energy Junior Debt Fund III will provide junior debt financing for the construction and commissioning phase of the 65.2 MWp solar park.
Hungary, Germany
Inflexion
We worked with leading PE fund Inflexion on its investment in Wood Thilsted, a leading global offshore wind engineering consultancy. Founded in 2015, Wood Thilsted designs the foundations for some of the world's largest offshore wind farms, which are a key driver of the global transition to renewable clean energy. The company operates in all the major wind energy markets of the world.
UK
Encavis
We've continued to advise Encavis on multiple deals in the renewables sector. Recent work has included helping with the acquisition of two new solar plants in France and advising on its acquisition of a French wind farm, which have brought the total volume of its EIF II fund to more than €960m.
France, Germany
Emerald Technology Ventures
Advised Emerald Technology Ventures as lead investor on a multi-million dollar green deal. This is a Series B investment round in eologix, an Austrian start-up focusing on the development of intelligent sensors for wind turbines. With the new capital, the company's internationalisation plan will be progressed.
Austria
British Land
We advised British Land on its £157m acquisition of three warehouses in Wembley, bringing the developer's urban logistics development pipeline to more than £1 billion. British Land will draw up plans for the redevelopment of the site to create a multi-storey urban logistics hub.
UK
Cain International
Advised Cain International (a privately-owned investment firm) on its £550m acquisition of a portfolio of UK logistics assets from Firethorn Trust, a privately-owned real estate investor and developer.
UK
Roadchef
Advised the management team of Roadchef, the UK’s third largest motorway services areas operator, on the sale of the business by Antin to a fund managed by global asset manager, Macquarie Asset Management. Roadchef is a leading UK motorway services operator with 30 locations across the UK motorway and road network serving over 52 million customers every year. Under Antin’s ownership, Roadchef has delivered significant growth through commercial innovation and estate improvements. Roadchef has an impressive track record of being ahead of the sustainability curve and was one of the first operators to roll out EV charging points.
UK
SF Beteiligungs
Advised SF Beteiligungs on its role in the €195m Series D funding round for Sunfire, a Dresden high-tech start-up fast becoming a world leader in the development and production of industrial electrolysers in the renewables sector.
Germany
Berenberg and Greencells
Advised German private bank Berenberg and the international EPC and solar park developer Greencells Group on their co-operation with the Hungarian solar park 'Szügy'. The Berenberg Green Energy Junior Debt Fund III will provide junior debt financing for the construction and commissioning phase of the 65.2 MWp solar park.
Hungary, Germany
CEE Group
Acted on several deals for the CEE Group, an asset management company focused on renewable energies. We advised on the acquisition of a 154 MW solar park in Döllen (Brandenburg, Germany) and also on a Hainstadt-Buchen wind farm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Germany
M-Market
We advised M-Market on the joint acquisition of the Optima shopping mall, one of the biggest shopping centres in Slovakia.
Slovakia
Infinity SDC
We advised long-standing client and data centre specialist Infinity SDC on the sales of its London-based data centre and land to Green Mountain. Green Mountain is owned by Azrieli Group, Israel's leading real estate company.
UK
MLP Group
Advised one of the leading developers of logistics and production space, MLP Group, on its next public bond offering and listing on the catalyst alternative trading system.
Poland
Vestas
Advised Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on selling the production site of a former rotor blade factory.
Vestas is one of the world's leading renewable energy businesses. It designs, manufactures, installs and services wind turbines across the globe and has installed more wind power than anyone else, with more than 160GW of wind turbines in 88 countries.
Germany
TIIC
We advised TIIC on its acquisition of a stake in Société du Train de la Mure. Founded in 2008, TIIC is a European company specialising in investments in social infrastructure and transport. It is a partner of the Edmond de Rothschild group and has offices in Paris and Lisbon.
France
Opal CF sp. z o.o
Advised Opal on the financing for the acquisition of the Centrum Franowo shopping centre in Poznań, which was provided by mBank S.A. Centrum Franowo covers more than 15,000 sq m of mixed retail and office space in Poznań in west-central Poland.
Poland
OHB SE
Advised German space and technology company, OHB SE, on the formation of a joint venture with AFK Enterprise AG, including assisting in the JV's acquisition of a minority stake in Deutsche Aircraft Holdings. The equity investment will speed up the development of new greener aviation technologies and demonstrates the growing confidence in the aviation industry's ability to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective aircraft.
Germany, UK
Verdane
Advised Verdane, the European specialist growth investor, on its acquisition of a majority interest in UrbanVolt, a European leader in clean energy. Founded in 2015, UrbanVolt is a clean energy market leader that offers B2B Solar as a Service (SaaS) and Lighting as a Service (LaaS) solutions to customers across a range of industries. UrbanVolt currently has operations in Ireland, the UK, continental Europe, and the USA.
Ireland, UK
Harel Insurance and Finance
We have advised leading Israeli insurance and finance group Harel on the sale of trophy office building 50 Broadway SW1, London, located within walking distance of Victoria Station and the Houses of Parliament.
UK
Sellers and creditors of the Ferio Legnica Shopping Centre
Advised the sellers and creditors, including Raiffeisen Bank International AG, in connection with the sale of Ferio Legnica Shopping Centre to Focus Estate Fund and the transfer of existing financing. Ferio Legnica is located in the city of Legnica in south-western Poland. It comes with a leasable area of approximately 13,200 sq m, including retail space of 11,965 sq m. The shopping centre houses nearly 40 shops such as Netto, Pepco, Kik, Sinsay, Jysk, Action and Rossmann.
Poland
GS Staalwerken Groep
Advised GS Staalwerken Groep on a management buyout of shares in Smulders Polska sp. z o.o., part of the GS Staalwerken Groep holding.
Poland, the Netherlands
CEE Group
Acted on several deals for the CEE Group, an asset management company focused on renewable energies. We advised on the acquisition of a 154 MW solar park in Döllen (Brandenburg, Germany) and also on a Hainstadt-Buchen wind farm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Germany
M-Market
We advised M-Market on the joint acquisition of the Optima shopping mall, one of the biggest shopping centres in Slovakia.
Slovakia
Infinity SDC
We advised long-standing client and data centre specialist Infinity SDC on the sales of its London-based data centre and land to Green Mountain. Green Mountain is owned by Azrieli Group, Israel's leading real estate company.
UK
MLP Group
Advised one of the leading developers of logistics and production space, MLP Group, on its next public bond offering and listing on the catalyst alternative trading system.
Poland
Vestas
Advised Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on selling the production site of a former rotor blade factory.
Vestas is one of the world's leading renewable energy businesses. It designs, manufactures, installs and services wind turbines across the globe and has installed more wind power than anyone else, with more than 160GW of wind turbines in 88 countries.
Germany
TIIC
We advised TIIC on its acquisition of a stake in Société du Train de la Mure. Founded in 2008, TIIC is a European company specialising in investments in social infrastructure and transport. It is a partner of the Edmond de Rothschild group and has offices in Paris and Lisbon.
France
Opal CF sp. z o.o
Advised Opal on the financing for the acquisition of the Centrum Franowo shopping centre in Poznań, which was provided by mBank S.A. Centrum Franowo covers more than 15,000 sq m of mixed retail and office space in Poznań in west-central Poland.
Poland
OHB SE
Advised German space and technology company, OHB SE, on the formation of a joint venture with AFK Enterprise AG, including assisting in the JV's acquisition of a minority stake in Deutsche Aircraft Holdings. The equity investment will speed up the development of new greener aviation technologies and demonstrates the growing confidence in the aviation industry's ability to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective aircraft.
Germany, UK
Verdane
Advised Verdane, the European specialist growth investor, on its acquisition of a majority interest in UrbanVolt, a European leader in clean energy. Founded in 2015, UrbanVolt is a clean energy market leader that offers B2B Solar as a Service (SaaS) and Lighting as a Service (LaaS) solutions to customers across a range of industries. UrbanVolt currently has operations in Ireland, the UK, continental Europe, and the USA.
Ireland, UK
Harel Insurance and Finance
We have advised leading Israeli insurance and finance group Harel on the sale of trophy office building 50 Broadway SW1, London, located within walking distance of Victoria Station and the Houses of Parliament.
UK
Sellers and creditors of the Ferio Legnica Shopping Centre
Advised the sellers and creditors, including Raiffeisen Bank International AG, in connection with the sale of Ferio Legnica Shopping Centre to Focus Estate Fund and the transfer of existing financing. Ferio Legnica is located in the city of Legnica in south-western Poland. It comes with a leasable area of approximately 13,200 sq m, including retail space of 11,965 sq m. The shopping centre houses nearly 40 shops such as Netto, Pepco, Kik, Sinsay, Jysk, Action and Rossmann.
Poland
GS Staalwerken Groep
Advised GS Staalwerken Groep on a management buyout of shares in Smulders Polska sp. z o.o., part of the GS Staalwerken Groep holding.
Poland, the Netherlands
Environmental Solutions Group Holdings and Genesis Unicorn Capital
Our Hong Kong team has advised on the business combination between Environmental Solutions Group Holdings and Genesis Unicorn Capital, and the listing of ESGL Holdings Limited on the Nasdaq. Environmental Solutions Group Holdings is a sustainable waste solutions provider. Genesis Unicorn Capital is a special purpose acquisition company.