Press Release
16 April 2026

Goodwin Advises LEA Partners on the Refinancing of TAC

Goodwin has advised LEA Partners (LEA) on the refinancing of its acquisition of TAC, a leading provider of software solutions for high-end hospitality and leisure operators. The refinancing supports LEA’s acquisition of TAC from Clubessential Holdings and underpins the company’s continued growth strategy.

Founded in 2001, TAC is a leading provider of software solutions for hotel spas, thermal baths, and fitness clubs. More than 1,200 customers in over 70 countries use TAC’s modular all-in-one platform to simplify daily operations, deliver a seamless guest experience, and grow their business.

With over EUR 2 billion in cumulative capital commitments, LEA is an entrepreneurial-minded multi-stage private equity firm investing in technology companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. Since 2016, the 35-strong team from Karlsruhe has successfully supported more than 120 technology companies.

Goodwin’s transaction team consisted of Winfried CarliMarius Garnatz MaskusAndreas Breu, Rebecca Stöcklein (all Private Equity/Debt Finance, Munich), and Philipp Lauer (Tax, Munich).