The Firm represented JLL Partners, Inc. in connection with the financing supporting its acquisition of Aviation Technical Services, Inc. (“ATS”), which closed on September 30, 2015.
JLL Partners is a leading middle-market private equity firm, with significant expertise in healthcare and other sectors. ATS is one of the largest third-party, transport aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) providers in North America. ATS has been providing MRO services for commercial and military aircraft for more than 40 years, supporting a global customer base across its business platforms.
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