Eversheds Sutherland advises JAS on strategic acquisition of Pentagon Holdings

Pentagon operates a global platform, with over 1,200 employees operating out of 65 locations across 34 jurisdictions, including the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore, Italy, Brazil, China, and the UAE.

JAS, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, was founded in Milan, Italy, in 1978 and is now supported by 7,000+ team members in more than 100 countries.

Pentagon’s expansive footprint and operational complexity made this a landmark cross-border transaction which, once closed, is anticipated to combine these global networks with a comprehensive portfolio of leading logistics solutions.

Eversheds Sutherland acted as sole external counsel to JAS, delivering the transaction through a globally coordinated “round-the-sun” model. The global law firm advised on all elements of the deal including comprehensive global due diligence, negotiation of all transaction documentation as well as antitrust analysis and regulatory filings in a number of jurisdictions.

Led by UK-based M&A partner Lee Harris, the core multi-jurisdictional team comprised: M&A partners Bob Pile, Hill Jeffries (US), Charles Butcher and Chaz Kittrell (Asia), together with International Head of Corporate Antony Walsh, M&A Principal Associate Hannah Kaye and M&A Senior Associate Robyn Thompson (UK).

Partner Claire Morgan (UK) led on the Competition and Foreign Investment matters.

This transaction underpins Eversheds Sutherland’s capability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions at scale, and further strengthens JAS’s global logistics footprint through the strategic acquisition of Pentagon Holdings.

Lee Harris, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, commented:

“This transaction exemplifies the strength of our global M&A platform and our ability to deliver seamless, round-the-clock legal support on complex, cross-border deals. Advising JAS on such a strategically significant acquisition highlights our commitment to helping clients navigate the legal and regulatory intricacies of international expansion.”

Marco Rebuffi, CEO and President of JAS, commented:

“The acquisition of Pentagon Holdings marks a pivotal step in JAS’s growth journey, significantly enhancing our capabilities in project logistics and critical supply chain solutions. Eversheds Sutherland’s deep sector experience and global coordination were instrumental in helping us execute this transaction with confidence and precision.”