Freshfields and Hengeler lead as CVC seals €3.1bn German buyout
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and German independent Hengeler Mueller have taken lead roles on CVC Capital Partners’ €3.1bn (£2bn) acquisition of energy metering group Ista from private equity rival Charterhouse Capital Partners. The mandate marks Hengeler’s first major announced deal for CVC, which has previously turned to Clifford Chance and Freshfields for advice on the majority […]