Daniel Gendron

Willkie represents Insight Partners on the proposed sale of its majority stake in AMCS, a global leader in performance and sustainability software to resource-intensive industries, to EQT Private Equity. EQT Private Equity will invest from EQT X, its flagship private equity fund, and EQT Future, its impact-driven, longer-hold fund. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ireland, AMCS is a supplier of cloud-based and AI-enabled planning, performance, safety and sustainability focused software for waste management, recycling and other resource-intensive industries. With offices in Europe, the USA, and Australia, AMCS is a global market leader with over 1,300 mission-driven team members. Willkie previously advised Insight Partners on its initial investment in AMCS in 2015. Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies. It has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has over $80 billion in regulatory assets under management, as of December 31, 2023. The Willkie team is led by partners Morgan Elwyn and Philip Coletto and included partners Daniel Gendron and David Kupka, counsel Timothy Sawyer and Jonathan Konoff, and associates William Buchanan, Isi Ijagbone, Lachlan Johnson and Chloe Szczerbiak.

Aug 14

1 min

Willkie served as counsel to Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, supported by operating partner Afendis Capital Management, on the €400 million syndicated TLB and €60 million revolving credit facility refinancing of the Glacier Group, an ice cream manufacturing platform. On February 20, Davidson Kempner announced the completion of its syndicated refinancing of the Glacier Group, one of the world's largest third-party ice cream manufacturing platforms, which includes leading producers YSCO and Gelato d'Italia. Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global investment management firm with over 40 years of experience and approximately $38 billion of assets under management. The Willkie team was led by partners Daniel Gendron and Claire McDaid and included associates Lindsay Randerson, Ethan Douglas and Oliver Salvador.

Feb 23

1 min

Willkie advised CVC Fund VIII on its acquisition of a stake in Sunday Natural, a leading brand for premium vitamins, minerals and supplements. Under the terms of the transaction, Sunday Natural’s founder Dr. Jörg Schweikart will continue to play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the business and will remain significantly invested in the company. The partnership aims to support the scaling and international reach of the business. The purchase price and other details of the purchase agreement remain confidential. The closing of the transaction is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Sunday Natural is the fastest-growing brand for premium nutrition in German-speaking countries. Its unique formula is based on a premium product range inspired by nature and its True Clean Label philosophy which ensures quality, purity, and transparency at every stage of the value chain. With its own research and development team and more than 1,000 different products, Sunday Natural has the broadest and deepest assortment in the market. Through its D2C online platform Sunday.de, the company distributes its products to over one million loyal customers annually. This strong customer affinity and loyalty is a testament to Sunday Natural’s commitment to quality and has allowed the brand to become truly loved by its community. The Willkie team was led by partner Georg Linde and included partners Dr. Matthias Schudlo, Dr. Bettina Bokeloh and Daniel Gendron, counsel Martin Waśkowski, and associates Dr. Xianrui Wang, Katharina Feraric, David Strätling, Andrej Popp, Nils Bock, Dr. Jasper Wentz, Marie Möllering, Dr. Johanna Thieme and Nicolas Kersten.

Jan 18

1 min

Willkie advised Platinum Equity on the acquisition of Sunrise Medical, a world leader in advanced assistive mobility solutions, from Nordic Capital. The firm also advised Platinum on financing for the transaction. Sunrise Medical develops, designs, manufactures, and distributes manual and power wheelchairs, power assist products, pediatric and geriatric therapeutic devices, mobility scooters, seating and positioning systems as well as daily living aids and other home medical equipment. Headquartered in Malsch, Germany, with North American headquarters in Fresno, California, Sunrise Medical has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain and China. Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with more than $48 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies. The Willkie deal team was led by partner Nils Röver with partners Gavin Gordon and Michael Ilter, counsel Jacob Ahme and associate William Buchanan. The team also included counsel Sebastian Brenner and associates Nils Bock, Denise Kammerer and Jasper Wentz. The financing was led by partners Cristopher Greer, Daniel Gendron and Jennifer Tait, and included partner David Griffiths, counsel Timothy Sawyer, associate Alec Young and trainee solicitor Theodora Oancea.

Jun 11

1 min

Willkie advised learnd SE, a leading provider of energy management systems for non-residential buildings, on financing for its acquisitions of BGES Group and Ashdown Group, building management systems providers in the UK and Ireland, respectively. The additions of BGES Group and a group of three Ashdown companies enhances learnd’s expertise in building controls and energy and remote management solutions. The acquisitions advance the company’s goal of becoming the largest energy management company in Europe and leading the decarbonization of the built environment. learnd offers energy management solutions to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions for non-residential buildings. Willkie previously advised the company in connection with its business combination and listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Willkie team was led by counsel Maximilian Mayer and included partner Daniel Gendron and associates Danister de Silva, Benedikt Schwarz, Leota Walter and Sarah Slattery.

Mar 7

1 min