Freeths advises YFM Equity Partners on the MBO of Replay Maintenance

The private equity team at national law firm Freeths has advised YFM Equity Partners on its £6.5 million investment to support the management buyout of Replay Maintenance.

Replay Maintenance are the UK’s leading synthetic sports maintenance specialists. The business offers installation solutions and care for artificial tennis courts, sports pitches and athletic tracks.

This deal is a significant step for Replay Maintenance in expanding its national portfolio of clients as it consolidates its presence as a market-leader, bolstering its reputation and growth trajectory.

Corporate Partner Lee Clifford and Director Mohammed Abbas led the Freeths team on the transaction and was supported by a number of specialists across the firm, including corporate Managing Associate Rosanna Brown and Associate Katherine Ferrari-Bradley, debt Partner James Dyson and Associate Charlotte Beddows, Employment Partner Laura Tracey, Tax Senior Associate Emily Gaffney, Commercial Managing Associate Hema Singhal, and IP and Media Managing Associate Lloyd Lane.

Commenting on the deal, Lee Clifford said: “It was fantastic to have the opportunity to support YFM again. The investment and support which YFM will undoubtedly bring to Replay Maintenance will be crucial in helping the management team to build on the growth trajectory to date. Replay maintenance have a fantastic track record and have been involved in preparing facilities for several major sporting events. The business has a real ambition to grow and with YFM’s support it is now primed to continue its expansion plans.”