Martinez Echevarría Advises on CEFSA Stake Sale to Grupo Alonso
Deal News | Feb 06, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer
Martinez Echevarría has played a crucial advisory role to Grupo Raxell in the sale of a significant stake in CEFSA, a European brand specialized in rail freight transportation, to Grupo Alonso. This strategic divestment aligns with Grupo Alonso's extensive portfolio and expands its reach in the logistics, energy, and infrastructure sectors. CEFSA boasts a formidable fleet including 29 locomotives and 81 advanced wagons. Grupo Alonso, an established multinational conglomerate with over six decades of experience and more than a hundred companies under its belt, has added significant value to its logistics and rail operations through this acquisition. The legal intricacies were navigated by Martinez Echevarría's Corporate and M&A team led by partner Óscar Murillo Sanz and supported by lawyers Pablo Díaz Villanueva and Luis Burillo López-Camacho.
Sectors
- Railway
- Logistics
- Corporate Law and M&A
Geography
- Spain – The companies involved, Grupo Alonso and Grupo Raxell, as well as the advisory firm, Martinez Echevarría, are based in Spain.
Industry
- Railway – CEFSA operates within the railway industry, focusing on freight transport and logistics via rail.
- Logistics – Grupo Alonso, the acquirer, has significant business interests in logistics, which aligns with CEFSA's transport services.
- Corporate Law and M&A – Martinez Echevarría provided legal advisory services for the transaction, indicating involvement of corporate law and M&A.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFSA | Target company | Company | A company focused on rail freight transport, providing locomotives, personnel, and maintenance services. |
| Grupo Raxell | Selling company | Company | The industrial conglomerate in the railway sector selling its stake in CEFSA. |
| Grupo Alonso | Buying company | Company | A large multisectorial business group acquiring a stake in CEFSA. |
| Martinez Echevarría | Legal advisor | Company | The law firm advising Grupo Raxell on the transaction. |