Milbank LLP advised EQT Infrastructure IV fund (“EQT”) on the sale of Melita to Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Founded in 1992, Melita is today a leading digital infrastructure owner and operator in Malta with a fully invested fiber-powered fixed network as well as a nationwide 5G mobile network with its own towers, backhaul and small cell footprint.
EQT is a global investment organization with EUR 246 billion in total assets under management (EUR 134 billion in fee-generating assets under management), within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. EQT owns portfolio companies and assets in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas and supports them in achieving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership.
The transaction is subject to conditions including regulatory approvals.
The Milbank team advising EQT on the transaction was led by partner Markus Muhs (Corporate/M&A, Munich) and included partner Lara Watt, James McClymont, Ajal Notowicz and Andrea Hamilton (all Corporate/M&A, London ) and special counsel David Schwenneker (Corporate/M&A, Munich), Andrew Callaghan (Tax, London), as well as associates Janik Klotzsche, Jana Kasakow (both Corporate/M&A, Munich) and Daniel Carolan (Corporate/M&A, London).
