DWF advises Hypax on major acquisition

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has recently advised Hypax on its acquisition of Metra Non-Ferrous Metals Ltd. from German industrial group GRILLO Werke AG in a carve-out transaction. This acquisition marks a significant step for Hypax, reflecting ongoing trends in private equity where high-quality, non-core assets are becoming attractive targets for investors. The complexity inherent in this cross-border carve-out transaction necessitated comprehensive legal support from DWF across various aspects such as corporate, financing, and real estate.

The DWF team, which played a crucial role in the deal, included partner Amrish Sharma, director Duntan Emmanuel, senior associates Kartik Monga and Michael Medici, along with solicitor Claire Dowle. Commenting on the deal, Kartik Monga expressed, “We are delighted to have supported Hypax on this transaction, building on our previous work together and demonstrating the value of a coordinated approach across corporate, financing and real estate workstreams in complex cross-border carve-outs. It was a pleasure once again to work with the Hypax team to deliver a successful outcome.”

Philipp Sterkel, managing partner at Hypax, also weighed in on the collaboration, stating, “We were pleased to work again with DWF on this transaction, and valued their pragmatic, commercially focused advice throughout. Their familiarity with our approach and seamless, multi-disciplinary support were key to achieving a smooth and timely completion.” The successful execution of the acquisition underscores the capabilities of DWF in navigating the complexities of international business transactions, highlighting their expertise in supporting clients in high-stakes deals.

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