A&O Shearman advises OMERS Private Equity on sale of Network Plus to Warburg Pincus

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Worsley, Greater Manchester, Network Plus delivers essential maintenance, construction and operational services across the water, wastewater, gas, power and broader infrastructure sectors.

Network Plus is a trusted partner in delivering and maintaining the UK’s core infrastructure, enabling communities and economies to keep moving.  Since OMERS Private Equity’s investment, Network Plus has grown and strengthened, while continuing to build on its track record of safe, reliable delivery.  The company is well positioned for its next chapter, continuing to support customers and communities across the UK.  The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval.

Chris Sabine, partner at A&O Shearman commented: “We are delighted to have advised OMERS Private Equity on this transaction. Network Plus is a leading utility and infrastructure service provider, delivering essential services to millions of customers across the UK every day. It has been a pleasure working with the OMERS team throughout this process, and we wish Network Plus continued success under its new ownership.”

The A&O Shearman team advising OMERS Private Equity in London comprised partner Chris Sabine, counsel James Funder, associates Angela Chan, Shaan Mann, Iris Best, and solicitor apprentice Zara Akhtar.