Freeths advises Enevo Group on Horizon Capital investment

Freeths has advised built environment regulatory and compliance specialist Enevo and its founding shareholders on a significant investment from private equity firm Horizon Capital.

Enevo provides services across building control, compliance and safety. The business has achieved strong organic growth in recent years, alongside expansion through a series of strategic acquisitions.

The investment from Horizon Capital will support Enevo’s future growth plans and further acquisitions across the built environment regulatory and compliance market.

The Freeths team was led by Corporate Partner Andy Francey, supported by fellow Corporate Partner Dahren Naidoo and Corporate Managing Associate Megan Atack together with the wider national team.

Freeths worked closely on the transaction with Tim Day and his team at BDO in Leeds. Enevo’s minority shareholders were represented by Jonathan Pollard at Gateley.

Commenting on the deal, Andy Francey said: “We’ve really enjoyed working with the Enevo team over the past few years, supporting the group on a number of strategic acquisitions as it has continued to grow.  This is a significant investment for the business and an exciting next step for the team. With Horizon Capital’s backing, Enevo is well placed to accelerate its growth plans, ambition and build on its strong foundations.”

Mark Heptonstall, Enevo’s founder, added: “It was great to have the support and advice of Andy Francey, Dahren Naidoo and Megan Atack of Freeths together with the wider Freeths team throughout this process and to have their continuing support as we continue to grow.”