Keystone Law advises on Polar Technology investment by Trive Capital

Keystone Law’s Corporate partner Will Nash has acted for the founders and senior management of Polar Technology in relation to US private equity firm Trive Capital’s investment for a majority equity stake, which also delivered an exit for the Business Growth Fund’s growth capital investment made in 2021.

Polar Technology is an Oxfordshire-based engineering-led designer and manufacturer of best-in-class complex composite and metallic assemblies for blue-chip clients in the aerospace, defence, high-performance automotive and medical industries.

Will led a multi-disciplinary team of 15 Keystone lawyers across Corporate, Regulatory, Employment, Tax, Commercial, Real Estate, and Private Client, working alongside Kroll Investment Banking to support a successful outcome to the transaction.

Scott Roberts, Co-Founder of Polar Technology, said:

“We are thrilled to partner with Trive, an experienced and collaborative partner, who will enable our next phase of growth and advance Polar’s long-term strategic initiatives.

“We are extremely grateful to Will for his expertise and guidance in leading us through the ups and downs of this key transaction, building on his long-term trusted adviser relationship with us and fielding an impressive team of legal experts at Keystone.”

Will Nash said:

“I was delighted to lead a Keystone Law team on this transformational deal, having acted for Polar Technology throughout its existence since launch in 2012 and having supported the founders Scott Roberts and Mike Dewhirst with their business ventures over 25 years.

“Scott and Mike exemplify talented and committed entrepreneurs with the vision to create and grow successful business ventures from launch through to maturity. I wish Scott, Mike, Polar, and Trive every success in the next stage of their growth journey.”