Fieldfisher advises Water Direct on sale of majority stake to Eurazeo

"Fieldfisher advised Water Direct and its management team on the sale of a majority stake to Eurazeo via the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund. The investment will support expansion of Water Direct’s fleet, logistics and digital capabilities to strengthen nationwide alternative water-supply resilience. Water Direct, based in Colchester, provides tankering, bulk and bottled-water logistics, temporary infrastructure and the WaterTight service."

Fieldfisher advised Water Direct and its management team on the sale of a majority stake to Eurazeo through the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund (ETIF). The transaction is a strategic investment by ETIF, a leading European investment group, intended to accelerate Water Direct’s expansion of its fleet and logistics network and to strengthen its digital capabilities. Eurazeo’s backing is designed to enhance the resilience and reliability of alternative water supply for customers nationwide, supporting both routine operations and emergency response. Headquartered in Colchester, Essex, Water Direct is the UK’s leading provider of alternative water supply solutions for utilities, businesses and the public sector. The company delivers potable water tankering, bulk and bottled-water logistics and supply, temporary water infrastructure and WaterTight, its flagship resilience-as-a-service assurance solution, supported by technology, strategic partnerships and an expanding national network. Fieldfisher represented Water Direct and its management team with a team composed by: Tom Rush (Partner), Felicity Hart (Associate), Rhiya Vaidya (Solicitor), Andrew Prowse (Partner), Shamima Khan (Associate), Richard Branson (Senior Associate), John Cassels (Partner) and Asfand Gulzar (Senior Associate), providing specialist support across multiple areas.

Fieldfisher advises Water Direct on sale of majority stake to Eurazeo

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