Addleshaw Goddard Advises Stillwater Equity on Launch and Investment in Italian Tech-Enabled Security Provider La Patria

London United Kingdom - A private capital team fielded by international law firm Addleshaw Goddard LLP (AG) has advised Stillwater Equity LLP (Stillwater) on its launch and its investment in La Patria, a tech-enabled alarm monitoring and security services provider based in Northern Italy.

Stillwater is a new independent sponsor investment platform focused on backing European mid-market leaders in the B2B services and distribution sectors, founded by Paolo Ferrari, a seasoned investment professional and, until recently, senior director at A&M Capital Europe.

Stillwater is dedicated to partnering with management teams to acquire and transform companies operating in B2B services and value-add distribution. La Patria serves more than 13,000 clients, primarily SMEs, and is intending to accelerate its development.

The AG team was led by private capital partner Jan Gruter and included legal director Jagdip Gujral, with private equity partner Nathan Pearce and tax partner Zoe Fatchen supporting on M&A and tax aspects.

I am excited for what the future holds for Stillwater and to help market leaders achieve transformational growth. I commend the AG team, who have played an integral part in the launch of Stillwater and getting our first deal over the line – they have provided wise and commercial counsel throughout, and their deep knowledge of the independent sponsor landscape has been invaluable.

Paolo Ferrari

Founding Partner of Stillwater

Jan Gruter added:

"It’s one of the best feelings when you see a new market entrant succeed. Congratulations to Paolo on Stillwater's launch. It's been a pleasure to work with him, investors and the wider advisory team. The deal environment for independent sponsors continues to be buoyant, and we are grateful for the trust that so many sponsors and investors are placing in us."

This deal marks the third independent sponsor transaction in as many weeks that the AG team has supported through to signing or completion. AG's dedicated independent sponsor team brings together funds structuring, M&A, tax, regulatory and finance lawyers as a dedicated pan-European offering for this fast-growing part of the private capital space.