Pinsent Masons advises Sammons Enterprises on the disposal of Briggs Equipment

Briggs Equipment is a longstanding client of Pinsent Masons and one of the largest providers and service organisations for capital equipment across the UK and Ireland. The deal reflects how pension-backed infrastructure funds are increasingly investing in operating companies that support traditional infrastructure assets. It also highlights their continued willingness to invest in inflation-resilient, essential business services.

Pinsent Masons drew on lawyers from across its UK and Ireland offices; the multi-disciplinary team was led by corporate partner Nicole Livesey, supported by finance partner Edward Sunderland, competition partner Giles Warrington, corporate tax partner Peter Morley, share plan and incentives partner James Sullivan-Tailyour and commercial partner Laura Ayre.

Pete Jones, Managing Director at Briggs Group, commented, “The professionalism and valued counsel that the Pinsent Masons team has brought to the project was instrumental in achieving the disposal.” 

Nicole Livesey, Pinsent Masons Corporate Partner, commented: “We’ve worked closely with the Briggs team over a number of years, and this deal reflects the strength of that relationship and the commitment behind it. Briggs Equipment is a natural fit for IFM Investors, and it has been a pleasure to help bring this next phase of the business’s growth to fruition.”