Ashurst advises Investcorp on minority GP stake in Vauban IP

Ashurst advised Investcorp Strategic Capital Group on its acquisition of a minority stake at the general partner level of Vauban Infrastructure Partners. The seller is Natixis Investment Managers Participations 1, an entity wholly owned by Natixis Investment Managers.

This transaction is part of Investcorp’s strategy to strengthen its global alternative investment platform by partnering with a leading European infrastructure player. Founded in 1982 and based in Bahrain, Investcorp is one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, active notably in private equity, real estate and credit management, with more than US$50 billion in assets under management and a presence in major international financial centers.

Vauban Infrastructure Partners is a leading management company specializing in infrastructure investment, particularly in Europe, with a diversified portfolio covering the transport, energy, and digital infrastructure sectors. Recognized for its sustainable and responsible approach, Vauban employs more than 60 professionals and holds a leading position in the French and international markets.

The Ashurst team was led in Paris by Noam Ankri (partner), assisted by Isaure Sander and Astrid Hubert-Benoist (counsels) on corporate matters, Hubert Blanc-Jouvan (partner), Maxime Gandibleux (counsel), Francesco Assi (senior associate), and Valentine Lamey (associate) in regulatory, Christophe Lemaire (partner) and Guillaume Vatin (senior associate) in competition, and Emmanuelle Pontnau-Faure (partner) in tax; in Paris.

The Luxembourg team included Alexandra Clouté (partner) and Frank Noesen (senior associate) in Disputes, Investigations & Advisory, and Arnaud Julien (partner) in Investment Funds.