Pérez-Llorca advises on the acquisition of a controlling stake in ALA
Pérez-Llorca has advised H.I.G. Capital on the Spanish-law aspects of its agreement to acquire a controlling stake in ALA, a leading Italian provider of logistics and engineering services for the aerospace and defense sectors. The stake is currently held by AIP Italia, and the acquisition will be carried out through a Bidco structure.
ALA, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, is a prominent operator in the integrated logistics and components distribution market, with a strong presence in both the civil and military aeronautical and aerospace industries. H.I.G. Capital is a global private equity investment firm with $69 billion of capital under management. The completion of the proposed acquisition remains subject to customary conditions precedent.
Advisors
Pérez-Llorca acted as Spanish local counsel on the transaction, while Italian firm PedersoliGattai, led by the equity partner Alessandro Capogrosso, acted as lead counsel.
The multidisciplinary Pérez-Llorca team advising on this matter included: José Luis Romeu (Corportate partner), Tobías Kálnay (Corportate lawyer), Natalie Magalhaes (Corportate lawyer), Ignacio de Benito (Corporate lawyer), Elena Veleiro (Regulatory partner), Cristina Caínzos (Regulatory lawyer), Víctor Corpa (Regulatory lawyer), Mónica San Román (Banking & Finance partner), Antoni Companys (Environmental counsel), Paola Vegazo (Labour lawyer).
