Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Inflexion on its agreement to acquire Marioff, a global leader in high-pressure water mist fire suppression. The investment is being made by Inflexion’s Buyout Fund VI and is the seventh investment that Inflexion has made in the Nordic region.
Founded over 40 years ago and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Marioff delivers complete fire protection solutions and services across the full value chain, from development and manufacturing to sales, turnkey project execution, and lifecycle services. The unique HI-FOG® technology protects for example data centres, naval vessels and cruise ships and industrial facilities in more than 70 countries.
The Travers Smith team was led by Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Partners Tom Hartwright and Jaryd Davidson, supported by Senior Associate Eric Van Winssen, Associates Lora Abagero and Eloise Boyd and Trainee Niall Lamont.
Competition advice was provided by Partner Ingrid Hodgskiss, Senior Associate Tom Davies, Associate Emily Wilcock and Trainee Matthew Hibbert. Tax advice was provided by Partner Hannah Manning and Associates Ross McGregor and Claudia French. Technology & Commercial Transactions support was provided by Senior Associate Andy Maxwell.
Avance advised Inflexion on the Finnish law aspects of the transaction.
