Clifford Chance has advised international private equity firm Cinven on the acquisition of a majority stake in Amara NZero from ProA Capital.

Amara NZero is a B2B distributor of products and services used in the energy transition market. It serves as a value-added supply chain partner for suppliers and clients, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across three divisions: renewables (solar, wind and hydro), electrification and energy transition services. With a strong presence in Spain, Italy and Brazil and a growing footprint in the US, Mexico and other countries, Amara NZero is directly exposed to worldwide decarbonisation.

Clifford Chance’s cross-border, multidisciplinary team was led by Madrid M&A Private Equity partner Samir Azzouzi, senior associate Jorge Martín and associates María Aguayo and Carlos Aleixandre, who worked together with a London M&A Private Equity team formed by partner Christopher Sullivan and associate Georgia Demeure, as well as a London Acquisition Finance team led by partner Richard Day, who was supported by senior associate Silvia Menendez and associate Yasmin Johnson. The team also included other members who supported with the due diligence in Spain, Italy and US. The Antitrust and Employment analysis was carried out by counsel Begoña Barrantes and senior associate Jorge Martín-Fernández respectively.