London – Mayer Brown has advised leading private investment firm Sun European Partners ("Sun European") on its affiliate's acquisition of Alton Cars, adding to Sun European's growing business services portfolio.
Founded in 1979, Alton Cars is a leading independent collision repair provider with 16 sites, headquartered in North of England. The Company offers a comprehensive range of repair services, including bodywork, paint and technical calibration.
Sun European is a leading private investment advisory firm, focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Sun is a trusted partner that is recognised for its investment and operational experience in the services sector. Since 1995, affiliates of Sun European have invested in more than 550 companies worldwide and has offices in London and affiliates with offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles and New York.
The Mayer Brown team included Private Equity partners James West, Jessica Kolhorn and Electra Callan, senior associates Sam Gregory and Sam Kahan and associate Olivia Woodhead, Finance partner Stuart Brinkworth and associates Mike Gorski and Boaz Levy, Tax partner James Hill and associate Jack Feehan, Real Estate partner Iain Roberts and associates Kirsty McLeish and Julia Wyszomirska, IP partner Oliver Yaros, senior associate Reece Randall and associate Alasdair Maher, Employment & Benefits partner Chris Fisher, counsels Katherine Fox and James Perrott and associate Cheryl Stevart, Environment partner Tim Baines, Pensions partner Andrew Block and International Trade & Sanctions partner Jason Hungerford and senior associate James Ford.