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Eversheds Sutherland advises Rothschild & Co in relation to proposed take private of Premier Technical Services Group PLC

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    20-06-2019

    Eversheds Sutherland advises Rothschild & Co in relation to proposed take private of Premier Technical Services Group PLC

    Eversheds Sutherland has advised Rothschild & Co in its capacity as financial adviser to Bernard Bidco Limited (Bidco), a newly-incorporated company established on behalf of Macquarie Principal Finance Pty Limited, UK branch and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Macquarie Group Limited, in relation to the proposed £265m cash acquisition by Bidco of Premier Technical Services Group PLC (PTSG).

    PTSG is a provider of façade access and fall arrest equipment services, lightning protection and electrical testing, specialist building access and fire services. Through its four divisions - Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access Specialists and Fire Solutions – it is amongst the leading providers of specialist services to a number of niche markets in the United Kingdom.

    The multi-jurisdictional Eversheds Sutherland team was led by corporate Partner Stephen Nash. The core team comprised: Partner Nick Swiss (banking), Legal Director James Vernon (corporate), and Principal Associate Sarah Burnside (financial services).

    Further assistance was provided by fellow members of the global legal practice including: Partners Alexandre Huebscher (financial services), Deborah Hutton (financial services), Michael Voynich (business practices), Cynthia Shoss (business practices), Stephani Hildebrandt (business practices), Michael Koffler (business practices), and Principal Associate Arnaud Julien (financial services).

    Stephen Nash commented:

    “This was a wonderful team effort, one that required a highly co-ordinated, collaborative approach and we are delighted to have been able to support Rothschild in relation to this transaction.”

    Stephen Nash, Partner
    Nick Swiss, Partner
    Sarah Burnside, Legal Director

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