Astera Legal advised Eurazeo on the refinancing of Rootworx GmbH (“Rootworx”) as well as the financing of future add-on acquisition of certain companies acquired by Rootworx. Rootworx group is a portfolio company of funds advised by Ufenau Capital Partners AG (“Ufenau”).
Rootworx group is a modern network of engineering companies in Germany and Switzerland, specializing in critical infrastructure projects, sustainable urban and landscape planning and innovative process engineering. They combine Europe-wide expertise with a local presence and create future-oriented solutions that have a lasting impact.
Ufenau is a privately-owned Swiss Investor Group headquartered at lake Zurich which advises private and institutional investors with their investments in private equity. It is focused on investments in service companies in German-speaking Europe, Iberia, Poland, the Benelux region, and the UK and invests in Business Services, IT Services, Education & Lifestyle Services, Healthcare Services, and Financial Services sectors. Since 2011, Ufenau has invested in over 460 service companies in Europe. Through a renowned group of experienced Industry Partners (owners, CEOs, CFOs), Ufenau has an active value-adding investment approach at eye-level with entrepreneurs and managers. Ufenau advises capital of over EUR 5,000,000,000.
Background: Eurazeo is another high-profile client of Astera Legal. Eurazeo is a leading global investment group with EUR 39,000,000,000 in diversified assets under management. The group supports around 700 companies, leveraging the commitment of its over 450 employees, its sector expertise, its privileged access to global markets via 14 offices in Europe, Asia and the United States, and its responsible approach to value creation based on growth. The mandate from Eurazeo underlines Astera Legal’s strong market position and expertise in advising private debt clients in complex financial arrangements.
Advisors Eurazeo:
Astera Legal
Isabell Hitzer (Partner)
Benedikt Ruck (Senior Associate)
Daniel Kriesmair (Associate)
Claudia Kupka (Transaction Analyst
Tax Counsel
Heiko Penndorf
Additional Advisors
GÖRG
Dr. Thomas Lange (Partner)
Eva Geuenich (Senior Associate)
Jannik Gesekus (Associate)
About Astera Legal
Astera Legal is a high-end boutique law firm specializing in advising on all types of national and international complex financing structures. The experienced team is one of the leading units for acquisition financing in Germany with an excellent track record. Clients include private equity firms, debt funds and financial institutions, as well as nationally and internationally operating companies. With its international network, Astera Legal offers a real alternative to major law firms.
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Isabell Hitzer
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isabell.hitzer@astera-legal.com