Arthur Cox advises APi Group on acquisition of WTech Fire Group

"On 22 April 2026 Arthur Cox acted as lead buy‑side legal counsel to APi Group Corporation (NYSE: APG) on its agreement to acquire WTech Fire Group, an Ireland‑headquartered provider of fire protection, suppression and detection solutions operating across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germany and the Nordics. The acquisition will strengthen APi’s European fire protection and life‑safety platform and enhance its sprinkler and suppression capabilities; the deal remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The Arthur Cox team was led by Cian McCourt, supported by specialists across Corporate & M&A, Competition, Environment & Planning, Employment, Construction & Engineering, Technology, Real Estate, Pensions and Tax."

Arthur Cox advised APi Group Corporation (NYSE: APG) as lead buyside legal counsel in its agreement to acquire WTech Fire Group (the press release does not disclose any other law firms or sell-side counsel). Transaction summary: APi agreed to acquire WTech Fire Group, a leading European provider of fire protection, suppression and detection solutions headquartered in Ireland and operating in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germany and the Nordic region. The acquisition is intended to strengthen APi’s European fire protection and life‑safety platform, enhancing its sprinkler and suppression capabilities across the region. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. Arthur Cox deal team (seniority and practice area where stated in the press release): - Corporate and M&A: Cian McCourt (team lead), Andrea Bowdren, Nicholas Brokenshire, Avril Horgan. - Competition and Regulated Markets: Simon Breen, Lís O’Connor, Emily Tyler. - Environment and Planning: Mark Thuillier, Rachel O’Callaghan, Aoibh O’Connor. - Employment: Louise O’Byrne, Ciara McDermott, Aedín McHugh. - Construction and Engineering: Shane O’Neill, Alexander de Búrca. - Technology and Innovation: Colin Rooney, Laura McFadden, Rachel O’Hara. - Real Estate: Simon Hannigan, Will Hurley. - Pensions and Employee Benefits: Daniel Watters, Ross Neill. - Tax: Elaine Mooney, Rachel Coyle.

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