Filip & Company law firm has provided legal assistance to Booster Capital investment fund in connection with the acquisition of a stake in Artesana, one of the leading local producers of artisanal dairy products. The transaction also marks ROCA Investments’ exit from Artesana’s shareholding structure. The completion of the transaction is subject, among other things, to obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities.
“Artesana is exactly the kind of company that excites us: healthy, with smart, resourceful entrepreneurs and a clear vision. Their tasty, clean, and authentic products tell the story of a business that has grown beautifully, with great care and passion. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to assist Booster Capital in this transaction and to contribute to the beginning of a new chapter for Artesana. We wish them a profitable investment and a partnership in which everyone will flourish. We are confident that, with Booster Capital, they are in very good hands. We thank our clients for their trust and excellent collaboration”, said Alexandru Bîrsan, managing partner at Filip & Company.
The Filip & Company team that assisted Booster Capital in this project was coordinated by Alexandru Bîrsan (managing partner) and Andreea Bănică (counsel) and included Valeriu Iliescu (associate) and Paola Nardelli (associate) in key roles. The competition issues were handled by Roxana Roșca (senior associate) and Sergiu Păun (associate).
The lawyers at Filip & Company have had important roles in many of the key M&A transactions in Romania. Whether they were privatisations, private equity, venture capital or growth capital transactions or other complex M&A, in most of the cases, at least one of the parties was legally assisted by Filip & Company. Furthermore, the lawyers at Filip & Company are ranked first in the most prestigious international legal directories – Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 – with their M&A practice, both as a team and individually.