LONDON, November 14, 2024 – Proskauer, a leading international law firm, announced today that it advised European private equity firm Leon Capital LLP (“Leon Capital”) on its strategic investment in sustainability consultancy Longevity Partners (“Longevity”).

Leon Capital invests in leading mid-market tech-enabled companies in Western Europe in the sustainability services, healthcare services and business services sectors. Longevity is a leading global sustainability consultancy for the built environment, supporting real estate asset managers on their decarbonisation initiatives. Leon Capital’s investment will advance Longevity’s development of tech-enabled sustainability products while expanding global operations and accelerating growth.

Proskauer previously advised the firm on the financing and acquisition of a majority stake in Xynteo.

The Proskauer team was led by partners Andrew Houghton (M&A) and Warren Allan (Funds) and included associates Karim El-Borhami (M&A) and Imaan Gangi (Funds). The team also included partner Stephen Pevsner (Tax) and associates Kikelomo Lawal (M&A) and Emma McDonnell (Tax).

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