Goodwin Advises H.I.G. Capital on the Acquisition of Arco Limited

The Private Equity and Debt Finance groups advised H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.) on its acquisition of Arco Limited. Founded in 1884, Arco Limited is a leading UK distributor of safety wear and protective equipment.

H.I.G. Capital is a leading global alternative investment firm with $75 billion of capital under management, with a focus on the mid-cap segment of the market. H.I.G.’s equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate carve-outs of manufacturing and service businesses. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide.

The multidisciplinary Goodwin team included Carl Bradshaw, Charles Elsom, Megan Gibson, Ollie Thesiger, Eimear Devaney, Matthew Ayre, Tom Roberts, Nadim Islam, Laura Kelly, Theo Thomzik, Dulcie Daly, Matt Rees, Akshay Chauhan, Sarah Jordan, Elliot Luke, Samuel Cramer, Phoebe Youell, Rachel Thurbon, Alexandra Mulligan, and Paul Sigar.

For more information on the deal, please read the press release.