Macfarlanes advises Epiris on acquisition of Amber Taverns
25 October 2024Macfarlanes has advised private equity firm Epiris on the acquisition of Amber Taverns by one of its advised funds, Epiris Fund III. This is Fund III's fifth investment.
Amber Taverns is a leading pub operator in the UK. They operate 178 freehold, wet-led pubs, predominantly in the North of England, the Midlands, Scotland, and Wales. Comprising of well-invested, contemporary pubs at the heart of their communities, Amber Taverns’ portfolio is uniquely focused on the hybrid “operator-managed” business model.
The Macfarlanes team was led by corporate and M&A partners Stephen Pike and Adam Campbell, with assistance from senior associate Lauren Nimmons and associates Maeve Williams, Chris Wood and Will Davison. Finance advice was provided by partner Kirstie Hutchinson, senior associate Xian Wei Yeo and associate Natasha Ahmed. Real estate advice was provided by partner Dan Marriott, senior associates Kirsty Childs and Elizabeth Fielding, and associate Russell Fancourt. Commercial advice was provided by senior counsel Martha Campbell. Tax advice was provided by partner Joe Robinson and associate Krishant Sen. Employment advice was provided by associate Constance Shaw.
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