BC Partners instructs Linklaters on Pronovias acquisition

Linklaters advised private equity firm BC Partners on the acquisition of bridal wear company Pronovias from its founder and sole owner Alberto Palatchi.

Palatchi will retain a minority stake in the company.

Barcelona-headquartered Pronovias portfolio of brands include St Patrick and Atelier Pronovias line. Its cocktail and wedding dresses are sold via 3,800 independent outlets, as well as its own stores, of which there are 45 in total.

The Linklaters team included partner Alejandro Ortiz, London-based partner Vincent Ponsonnaille and Madrid-based senior lawyer José María López.