The London office of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Metric Capital Partners (MCP), a leading European private capital investor, in its entry into a subscription line facility with Citibank.

MCP’s typical investments include growth capital, shareholders’ consolidation, buy and build, balance sheet optimization and post-turnaround situations. Since launch in 2012, MCP has completed 22 investments in 11 European jurisdictions. Recent investments include an Italian bank and a Spanish distributor of gaming systems.

The Debevoise team advising MCP was led by London finance partner Thomas Smith and included associates Almas Daud and Felix Paterson. Funds-related advice was provided by London partner Geoffrey Kittredge, assisted by associate Alex Howard. Tax advice was provided by London partners Richard Ward and Matthew D. Saronson, assisted by associates Patrick Fasoro and Ceinwen Rees.

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