Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Antin Infrastructure Partners (“Antin”) in its a binding agreement to acquire Aquavista Watersides & Marinas (“Aquavista”), the UK’s largest marina infrastructure provider.

Founded in 2003, Aquavista is the UK’s leading marina owner and operator, with 32 inland and coastal marinas offering over 5,300 berths and marine services across the country.

Antin’s Mid Cap Fund I will be investing in Aquavista alongside CEO Steve de Polo and other members of the management team.

The transaction is expected to close in October 2025.

For full details of the transaction, see the official release here.

The Debevoise team advising Antin was led by partner James Grimwood, and included associates Anna Chirniciuc, Jake Grandison, Yiran Ji, Sandli Pandey, and Aleksei Shapovalov. Tax advice was provided by counsel Paul Eastham. Employment advice was provided by counsel Sam Whitaker and associate Harriet McRae.