CMS has advised private equity firm Piper Private Equity on its investment in London pizza chain Yard Sale Pizza.
Founded in 1985, Piper Private Equity specialises in acquisition, growth capital, management buyout, and management buy-in investments in the retail, education, leisure, and consumer products and services sectors. This investment will support Yard Sale Pizza’s expansion across London and into new cities, as well as enhance their personalised customer experience and innovation in collaborations and partnerships.
CMS Corporate partner Nick Crosbie comments: “We are delighted to have advised Piper Private Equity on this latest investment in Yard Sale Pizza, which has quickly established itself as a vibrant and popular brand. Piper Private Equity has a proven track record of supporting the growth of ambitious brands, and we are confident that Yard Sale Pizza will continue to thrive in this new partnership.”
The CMS team was led by Nick Crosbie, and included client CRP David Roberts, Liam Healy, Rashmi Varkey, Tasha Millar, Fran Duffy and Taran Bhandal (Corporate); Ruth Marken and Euan Reid (Finance); Mark Whiteside and Howard Mayers (Tax); Emma Hurst (Planning); Amelia Goodair (Employment); Tanya Francis, Jennifer Mitchell, Sobiah Khan and Harry Wakefield (Real Estate); and Neil Falconer (Commercial).
With 1,400 corporate lawyers in over 80 offices worldwide, of whom over 250 are based in the UK, the CMS Corporate practice has established itself as a leader in advising on strategic deals within the hospitality sector. With a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of the industry, CMS has successfully guided numerous high-profile transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
