Acuity Law has acted for the Avantis Group on its successful strategic investment by Leon Capital LLP, supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy across the marine, offshore and energy engineering markets.
The investment from Leon Capital, a London-based European private equity firm, underpins Avantis Marine’s plans to accelerate expansion into high-growth sectors including digital infrastructure and environmental engineering, while continuing to develop innovative solutions for clients in maritime, power generation and offshore markets.
Acuity Law provided comprehensive legal support throughout the transaction, advising the shareholders of Avantis on all aspects of the investment process. The firm’s work included negotiations on key commercial and regulatory aspects, drafting and securing agreement of the transaction documentation and advising on associated regulatory considerations. The team worked closely with the Avantis Group’s leadership to ensure robust protections, commercial certainty and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
The Acuity team was made up of Steve Berry (Senior Partner), Joe Keay-Smith (Associate) and Joshua Prior on the corporate side and Shawnee Evans (Senior Associate) from the Acuity Property team.
Steve Berry, Chairman of Acuity Law, said:
“We are delighted to have supported the Avantis Group on this important strategic investment. This transaction reflects the company’s strong vision in its growth potential. Our team was proud to deliver commercially focused, pragmatic advice throughout the process, helping Avantis position itself for the next phase of expansion.”
