Global law firm Freshfields has advised Charterhouse Capital Partners (“Charterhouse”), one of the longest-established private equity firms operating in Europe, on its partnership with leading French fire safety and security systems provider ESTYA.

Charterhouse will invest alongside ESTYA’s management, who are reinvesting in the company, and Chequers Capital, who will remain a significant shareholder following an initial investment in 2021. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The Freshfields team was led by partners Nicolas Barberis and Julien Rebibo with counsel Radu Valeanu, associates Aia Eid and Lucas Cloarec, on the corporate aspects. Partner Stéphanie Corbière, counsel Thomas Jeannin and Emna Lebbi, advised on finance aspects. Partner Gwen Senlanne and associate Anne Reungoat, advised on employment aspects. Partner Pascal Cuche, counsel Tanguy Bardet and associate Léa Hirschi, advised on public law aspects. Senior associate Béatrice Collette advised on litigation aspects.