May 19, 2017 (London) – International law firm Proskauer represented Safetykleen Europe on its acquisition by Apax Partners from Warburg Pincus. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2017.

Safetykleen Europe is a London based provider of industrial cleaning services and operates principally in Europe, as well as Brazil, China and Turkey. The company employs over 1,600 people and provides more than 700,000 services each year to over 100,000 parts cleaners across a spectrum of industries.

Apax Partners is an ideal partner for Safetykleen Europe and its management team, led by group CEO Philippe Mauguy, on a new chapter in Safetykleen Europe’s journey. With its impressive track record of working strategically with international growth businesses, Apax Partners will support management to develop the business both organically through further increasing market share in expanding international markets, and through strategic acquisitions.

M&A partner Steven Davis led the deal team. He has a longstanding relationship with Safetykleen Europe having advised on the 2008 sale of the group to Warburg Pincus by funds affiliated with JP Morgan Partners. The team included partners Rob Day and Robert Gaut, and associates Sam Bateman and Daniella Abel.