Abfluss Schäfer Group's Strategic Acquisition by Infravadis

In a significant development within the European underground infrastructure maintenance market, Mayer Brown has provided legal advice to Michael Legre, the shareholder of Abfluss Schäfer Group, on its sale to Infravadis. Infravadis is a platform company aimed at consolidating the sector through a buy-and-build strategy, initially funded by Oakley Capital Origin Fund II. This transaction marks the first acquisition under Infravadis's strategy to become a leader in sewage cleaning, pipe inspection, and repair services. The Mayer Brown team, led by Dr. Fabio Borggreve, included experts across corporate, tax, finance, and employment law, ensuring thorough legal support for this strategic acquisition. The deal underscores the increasing investor interest in the specialized field of infrastructure maintenance, driven by technological enhancements and environmental compliance needs.