Freeths advises Amber Infrastructure on Angel Trains Acquisition

Freeths has advised funds managed by Amber Infrastructure Group on their acquisition of an additional shareholding in Angel Trains from AMP Capital and associated investors.

Angel Trains is the largest rolling stock company in the UK, serving the passenger rail sector with a diversified fleet of c.4,300 vehicles, the majority of which are electric multiple units. Over its life, Angel has invested over £5 billion in rolling stock. The Freeths team was led by partner James Larmour, supported by partner Sarah Moore and senior associate Rosanna Brown, competition partner Andy Maxwell and senior tax associate Alex Angelides. James Larmour, commented: “We were delighted to have supported our longstanding client Amber Infrastructure on this strategically important transaction. This is a further example of the high quality mandates we are able to secure and deliver upon in the infrastructure sector and a sound endorsement of our capabilities and expertise.”