Pérez-Llorca Guides LCM Partners on Major Acquisition

Deal News | Jan 21, 2025 | Iberian Lawyer

Pérez-Llorca Guides LCM Partners on Major Acquisition

Pérez-Llorca, a prominent legal firm, provided advisory services to LCM Partners on their acquisition of several companies in Spain and Ireland. This acquisition involved corporate vehicles managed by LCM Partners and assets under the management of Oaktree Capital Management, including Redwood Holding Iberia and its Spanish subsidiaries. Pérez-Llorca's role included advising on transaction structures and drafting sale and purchase agreements. They also navigated the intricate regulatory environment, particularly surrounding Foreign Direct Investment, which ultimately received approval from the Spanish Council of Ministers. The legal groundwork was further supported by coordinating with Irish, Luxembourg and English law firms to ensure compliance with respective jurisdictions. The transaction emphasized Pérez-Llorca's legal expertise, with partners Pedro Marques da Gama, Carlos Pérez Dávila, Pablo Figueroa, and José Azqueta leading the project.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Private Equity
  • Investment Management
  • Financial Services

Geography

  • Spain – The acquisition involves Spanish subsidiaries, and the approval by the Spanish Council of Ministers was necessary.
  • Ireland – The transaction includes companies located in Ireland.

Industry

  • Legal Services – Pérez-Llorca is providing legal advisory services to LCM Partners for the transaction.
  • Private Equity – LCM Partners, an investment firm, is acquiring companies under this transaction.
  • Investment Management – Oaktree Capital Management is managing the companies being acquired in this deal.
  • Financial Services – The transaction involves companies engaged in servicing loans and foreclosed assets.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Pérez-LlorcaLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm advising LCM Partners on the legal aspects of the transaction.
    LCM PartnersBuyerCompanyAn investment firm acquiring companies as part of the transaction.
    Oaktree Capital ManagementSellerCompanyManagement firm of the companies being acquired.
    Redwood Holding IberiaTarget CompanyCompanyOne of the companies being acquired in the transaction.
    Pedro Marques da GamaPartnerPersonOne of the partners leading the transaction at Pérez-Llorca.
    Carlos Pérez DávilaPartnerPersonOne of the partners leading the transaction at Pérez-Llorca.
    Pablo FigueroaPartnerPersonOne of the partners leading the transaction at Pérez-Llorca.
    José AzquetaPartnerPersonOne of the partners leading the transaction at Pérez-Llorca.