PARIS – Reed Smith’s Paris office has advised Sandton Capital Partners and Verdoso on the acquisition of the assets and activities of Geismar, a global leader in the design and manufacture of railway track-laying and maintenance equipment.
The two investment funds were part of the consortium of buyers, alongside Chinese industrial group MegaRock, selected by the Nanterre Commercial Court following a “prepack sale” process.
This strategic transaction represents a key milestone in Geismar’s restructuring, ensuring the continuity of its industrial operations and the preservation of its vital expertise in the railway sector.
The Reed Smith team advising Sandton Capital Partners and Verdoso included:
- Restructuring: Marie Crumière (partner), Julien Dorin (associate)
- Corporate: Guilain Hippolyte (partner), Marco Hazan (associate)
- Finance: Ilana Smadja (partner)