Baker McKenzie advise MHP in its 92% share capital acquisition in Spanish group Uvesa

Baker McKenzie client MHP has announced the completion of its acquisition of more than 92% of the share capital of the Uvesa Group, one of Spain’s leading vertically integrated poultry and pork producers. This strategic acquisition will enable MHP to further expand its presence in the European and Middle Eastern markets.

This cross-border transaction, which began several years ago, was successfully completed following the signing of the share purchase agreement in March 2025 and the obtaining of all necessary antitrust approvals in multiple jurisdictions, as well as foreign subsidy clearance from the European Commission.

The transaction, led by Carlos Martín and Viacheslav Yakymchuk, involved a multi-jurisdictional team from Madrid, Kiev and Brussels, among other jurisdictions, comprising, among other lawyers: Elena Piquero and Paloma Martínez-Lage, Alyona Bon, Tom Jenkins and Bram Hoorelbeke.