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London, 2 July 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte advised Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (Pacific Avenue), a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, on the financing aspects of its acquisition of ESE World (ESE) from Amcor, one of the world’s leading packaging companies. The transaction was funded through a combination of equity and a unitranche financing.

ESE is a leading European manufacturer of waste and recycling container systems, generating approximately €300 million in revenues, with operating platforms in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Pacific Avenue Capital Partners is a global private equity firm, headquartered in Los Angeles with an office in Paris, France. The firm is focused on corporate divestitures and other complex situations in the middle market. Pacific Avenue has extensive M&A and operations experience, allowing the firm to navigate complex transactions and unlock value through operational improvement, capital investment, and accelerated growth. Pacific Avenue takes a collaborative approach in partnering with strong management teams to drive lasting and strategic change while assisting businesses in reaching their full potential. Pacific Avenue has more than $3.9 billion of Assets Under Management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026. The members of the Pacific Avenue team have closed over 120 transactions, including over 50 corporate divestitures, across a multitude of industries throughout their combined careers. For more information, please visit www.pacificavenuecapital.com.

This was a complex, cross-border financing spanning multiple European jurisdictions, with the McDermott team navigating the structuring and standalone financing considerations arising from the carve-out from Amcor. Executed on a tight timeline across France, Germany and the Netherlands, the deal underscores McDermott’s ability to deliver complex financing structures for private equity sponsors.

The McDermott team was led by partner and European head of finance Aymen Mahmoud, with support from counsel Giulia Venanzoni and associates Ryan Clarke and Sofia Velasco.

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