Legal DealFolio - PAI Partners Acquisition of Vacant Property Specialists

A Travers Smith team led by corporate partner Helen Croke advised new client PAI Partners SAS (PAI) on the management buyout of Vacant Property Specialists (VPS), the provider of security, maintenance and management solutions in respect of vacant properties. VPS secures more than 50,000 properties and employs over 900 staff in over 50 locations across the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain, operating across a wide range of customer and industry sectors. PAI is a leading European private equity firm with offices in Paris, London, Luxemburg, Madrid, Milan, Munich and Stockholm and manages EUR5.8 billion of dedicated buyout funds. It is one of Europe's oldest and most experienced investors with its origins dating back to the original investment business of Paribas, which started operations in 1872. Corporate partner Helen Croke was supported by corporate associates Will Yates and Naveed Anwar. Tax advice was provided by Richard Wild.

Deal Date:	03-07-2014	Practice Area:	Corporate and M&A
Deal Title:	PAI Partners Acquisition of Vacant Property Specialists	Industry:	Real Estate Investment & Services
Description:	A Travers Smith team led by corporate partner Helen Croke advised new client PAI Partners SAS (PAI) on the management buyout of Vacant Property Specialists (VPS), the provider of security, maintenance and management solutions in respect of vacant properties. VPS secures more than 50,000 properties and employs over 900 staff in over 50 locations across the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain, operating across a wide range of customer and industry sectors. PAI is a leading European private equity firm with offices in Paris, London, Luxemburg, Madrid, Milan, Munich and Stockholm and manages EUR5.8 billion of dedicated buyout funds. It is one of Europe's oldest and most experienced investors with its origins dating back to the original investment business of Paribas, which started operations in 1872. Corporate partner Helen Croke was supported by corporate associates Will Yates and Naveed Anwar. Tax advice was provided by Richard Wild.
Financial Center:	London	Value:	0.00-0.00
Advised Party:	Target Company	Law Firm	Travers Smith
Target Company Jurisdiction	United Kingdom	Acquiror Jurisdiction	United Kingdom
Classification:	Financial Buyer Acquisitions Primary Buy-Out	Lawyer	Helen Croke

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