Fenwick Iribarren Architects' Sale to Egis Group
Deal News | Nov 18, 2024 | Iberian Lawyer
Fenwick Iribarren Architects (FIA), a firm known for expertise in design, refurbishment, consultancy, and sports and events architecture, has been sold to the Egis Group, a major player in engineering and architecture. This transaction was facilitated by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, with a team comprising experts in corporate, tax, labor, and intellectual property like David Rioprez, Luis Pinedo, and Mariana Díaz-Moro among others. For Egis, this acquisition is part of a strategy to broaden its business portfolio and enhance its presence in Europe. Meanwhile, FIA stands to gain from Egis' advanced technical capabilities, particularly in sports architecture and sustainability, thereby offering significant growth potential for its team.
Sectors
- Architecture and Engineering
- Corporate Advisory
Geography
- Spain and France – Fenwick Iribarren Architects is located in Spain, while the acquiring Egis Group is based in France, highlighting cross-border M&A activity within Europe.
- Europe – The transaction aims to reinforce Egis Group's presence across Europe, indicating a strategic regional expansion.
Industry
- Architecture and Engineering – The acquisition involves an architectural firm merging with an engineering and consultancy giant, focusing on expanding capabilities within architecture and engineering sectors.
- Corporate Advisory – The transaction highlights the involvement of corporate and legal advisory in mergers and acquisitions within the architectural industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenwick Iribarren Architects (FIA) | Target company | Company | An architectural firm focused on design, refurbishment, consultancy, and sports and events architecture. |
| Egis Group | Bidding company | Company | A French company specializing in engineering, architecture, consultancy, operations, and maintenance. |
| Gómez-Acebo & Pombo | Legal advisor | Company | A legal firm providing advisory services in the corporate, tax, labor, and intellectual property realms for this transaction. |
| David Rioprez | Corporate Partner | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the corporate aspects of the transaction. |
| Luis Pinedo | Corporate Associate | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the corporate aspects of the transaction. |
| Victor Villaverde | Corporate Associate | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the corporate aspects of the transaction. |
| Mariana Díaz-Moro | Tax Partner | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the tax aspects of the transaction. |
| Carla Fandio | Tax Associate | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the tax aspects of the transaction. |
| Lourdes Escassi | Labor Counsel | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the labor aspects of the transaction. |
| Mercedes Corbal | Intellectual Property Associate | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the intellectual property aspects of the transaction. |
| Cristina Bonfanti | Intellectual Property Associate | Person | Part of the GA_P team handling the intellectual property aspects of the transaction. |