H.I.G. Capital acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings

ALG advised H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm on its acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC). We are proud to have partnered with Ropes & Gray LLP to support H.I.G. on this strategic investment and to deliver market-leading advice on complex, cross-border transactions. Headquartered in California and Shannon and with material operations at various European locations, IAC is a leading provider of aircraft painting and aviation services to airlines, OEMs and MRO providers globally. This transaction demonstrates continued investor confidence in the aviation services sector.

The multidisciplinary ALG team was led by Richard Grey, Phil Fogarty and Sam Sheridan (Corporate M&A) with support from Sarah Long and Sophie Walsh (Corporate M&A). The team worked closely with colleagues in Environmental & Planning, Real Estate, Employment, Pensions, Tax, Competition and Technology.

Date published: 18 May 2026