Mills Selig was delighted to advise the shareholders of long standing client Natural World Products Limited (NWP) as MML Growth Capital Ireland and 57 Stars announced their successful exit from the Belfast headquartered organic waste recycling company to Ara Partners, a global private equity and infrastructure investment firm.
Chris Guy, Managing Partner and Head of Corporate at Mills Selig, led this transaction with key support from the Corporate team members, Glenn Watterson (Partner), Emma McCloskey (Associate) and Andrew McConnell (Solicitor). The transaction also required collaboration from other departments within Mills Selig, with Adrian Kerr (Partner and Head of Construction) providing specialist advice and Commercial Property expertise from Partners, Anna-Marie McAlinden and Niamh Laverty.
This transaction demonstrates Mills Selig’s expertise in handling complex and high-value private equity exits. This deal highlighted the firm’s technical expertise, seamless collaboration across departments and a comprehensive understanding of our client’s objectives. The team at Mills Selig are proud to have been a trusted legal advisor to NWP and play a part in their recent growth – providing expert advice, commercial guidance and comprehensive support for every aspect of our clients’ legal needs.
Headquartered in Belfast, NWP has a leading position in the organic waste re-cycling market. It manages 330,000 tonnes of organic waste annually across Ireland producing high quality peat free compost with significant benefits for soil health and carbon sequestration. It has diverted more than 1.5 million tonnes of organic waste from landfill over the past five years, playing an influential role in the circular economy. Led by CEO Colm Warren, NWP is managed by an experienced and highly capable team with a strong track record of operational expertise and growth execution.
Click to read more about the transaction:
- £5bn US investment fund takes controlling share in west Belfast recycling company
- Ara Partners acquires majority interest in organic waste recycler
- Ara Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Natural World Products, the Market Leader in Household Organic Waste Processing on the Island of Ireland
- MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland sell their stake in Natural World Products Ltd
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Chris Guy, Managing Partner & Head of Corporate
Chris is one of the leading corporate lawyers in Northern Ireland, specialising in high-value and complex M&A and private equity transactions.
As head of the Corporate team, he brings significant value by managing major projects and problem-solving to resolve issues and deliver the right outcome for clients.
T: 028 9044 5411
E: Chris.Guy@MillsSelig.com
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