UUBO is pleased to have advised GFH Capital and Harris Pye Engineering Group Limited in connection with the Nigerian competition and antitrust aspects of GFH Capital’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Harris Pye and certain of its subsidiaries.
The transaction marks the first investment under GFH Capital’s newly launched USD 100 million regional investment platform, which is focused on high-growth opportunities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council region. The platform is designed to target scalable businesses and high-value assets aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives.
UUBO advised on merger notification strategy and led the engagement with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to secure approval.
The UUBO team was led by our Corporate Advisory, Private Equity and Competition partner Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia, with key support from Senior Associate, Tobechi Nwokocha and Associate Iheoma Sylvia Njoku.
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