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Eversheds Sutherland advises the International Facilities Services Group

  • South Africa
  • Africa

    20-02-2019

    Eversheds Sutherland has advised the International Facilities Services (IFS) Group, together with its shareholders, in respect of the US$35million investment by the Development Partners International’s African Development Partners II fund.

    The transaction comprised multiple transaction steps which included onshore and offshore structuring, multiple shareholder reorganisations and required various competition and South African Reserve Bank approvals.

    The IFS Group is a leading provider of Facilities Management Solutions in Africa, offering world-class, tailor-made solutions for both remote and urban sites throughout the continent. The core services include catering, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, equipment-supply and management. The IFS Group has key customers in numerous African countries including Mozambique, DRC, Namibia, Zambia, South Africa and Lesotho. Its services a broad range of sectors including hospitality, natural resources, shipping and mining.

    The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by Andrew Davidson, supported by Lara Wills, Lara Jansen van Rensburg and Carl Meyer.

    Andrew Davidson, Partner
    Lara Wills, Partner
    Lara Jansen van Rensburg, Associate

    This information is for guidance purposes only and should not be regarded as a substitute for taking legal advice. Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website.

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