A&O Shearman guides Bridgepoint’s strategic acquisition of Schuberg Philis

The transaction will see Bridgepoint Europe VII, a fund focused on investing in mid-market growth businesses, become Schuberg Philis’ new majority investor. Through the partnership with Bridgepoint, Schuberg Philis’ existing shareholders from both founder and management teams will retain significant stakes in the business.

Bridgepoint Group plc is a listed international alternative asset manager specializing in private equity, infrastructure and private credit. With USD72 billion of assets under management, the company has nearly 200 investment professionals in Europe, North America and Asia.

Founded in 2000, Schuberg Philis has become a trusted partner for organizations needing reliable, secure IT solutions. With strong expertise in the fast-growing public cloud market, the company offers services across cloud, data & AI, software, and security. Positioned for significant international growth, Schuberg Philis is ready to assist more enterprises with the next generation of digital transformation.

Commenting on the deal, lead partner Karine Kodde remarked, "We are delighted to have advised Bridgepoint on their strategic investment in the expansion of this specialized, technology-driven enterprise. Our involvement in both the acquisition and financing aspects of this transaction highlights the exceptional expertise of our team, who consistently provide unparalleled value and innovative solutions to our clients in the dynamic and ever-evolving technology sector."

The A&O Shearman M&A team was led from Amsterdam by partner Karine Kodde and senior associate Kayleigh Sanders, with support from associates Baris Koca, Hugo Eijsvogel, Chaïmae Ziani and Julia Waldman. The sponsor side leveraged finance team was led from London by partner Nick Hallam and senior associate Nihaal Khanna with support from associate Harry Rouse. The IT contracts team was led from Brussels by partner Peter van Dyck, with support from senior associates Sarah de Wulf and Tine Carmeliet and associates Eline D’Joos and Sofia Devroe.