McDermott advises Ares on refinancing of TAC Group

McDermott Will & Schulte advised Ares Credit funds on the refinancing of the TAC Group, a portfolio company of LEA Partners. The financing is structured as a unitranche facility in combination with an acquisition and capex facility to finance further growth.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hartberg, Austria, the TAC Group is a leading software provider for hotel spas, bathhouses, and fitness clubs.

LEA is a leading strategic growth partner for B2B SaaS companies in the DACH region, with more than €2 billion in committed capital.

LEA acquired the TAC Group in 2025.

The McDermott team was led by partner Ludwig Zesch and included counsel Franziska Sauer and Maximilian Meyer, as well as associate Merlyn von Hugo and transaction lawyer Konstantin Strobel.