Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Marla Investments Inc. (“Marla Investments”) on its acquisition of the majority of issued and outstanding shares from certain shareholders of EuroHoldings Ltd (“EuroHoldings”), all of whom are associated with the Pittas family.
Marla Investments is a company affiliated with Greece’s Latsis family, who have had a leading presence in shipping for over 80 years. The deal represents its first foray into the U.S. public markets.
The WFW New York Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A team that advised Marla Investments was led by Partner Steven Hollander, working closely with Partners Filana Silberberg and Will Vogel, Counsel Todd Johnson and Associate Charlene Minatee.
Steven commented: “We are pleased to have advised Marla Investments on this key acquisition. Our M&A, capital markets, Marshall Islands and New York experience allowed us to facilitate this important public company transaction successfully for our longstanding client.”
