Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Keolis Group on its acquisition of the remaining 49% interest in Keolis Downer joint venture

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Keolis Group on its acquisition of the remaining 49% interest in Keolis Downer joint venture

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Keolis Group (Keolis) on its acquisition of the remaining 49% interest in the Keolis Downer joint venture (Keolis Downer), resulting in Keolis Group’s 100% ownership of the business.

Keolis Downer is one of Australia’s largest private providers of multi-modal public transport. It is focused on operating and designing multi-modal public transport systems and currently operates public transport across light rail, bus and rail systems, as well as providing transport network planning and design and project delivery services.

The transaction reinforces Keolis Group’s long-term commitment to the Australian market, providing opportunities to expand its presence and deliver high-quality transport solutions. The transaction also provides Keolis’ Australian operations with ongoing access to capital, global expertise, and operational best practice from Keolis Group, enabling further customer service improvements.

HSF Kramer Clayton James (Partner) said, “We are proud to have supported Keolis Group on this significant milestone. The transaction underscores Australia’s ongoing appeal as a destination for global investment and M&A activity. It also strengthens Keolis Group’s strategic operations in Australia and supports the continued delivery of efficient, innovative and customer-focused transport services.”

The HSF Kramer team was led by Clayton James (Partner), and Nick Venn (Senior Associate), with Liza Carver (Partner), advised on competition aspects. They were supported by Taseen Rafi (Senior Associate), and James Newton (Solicitors), and Ryan Chan (Solicitors).

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