Global law firm Ashurst is advising Arcus Infrastructure Partners, a fund manager dedicated to long-term investments in European infrastructure, on its acquisition of 100% of WCCTV Group Limited. This acquisition involves the Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 4 SCSp and the management team of WCCTV. The transaction is anticipated to finalize in Q1 2026, pending necessary regulatory approvals.
WCCTV is recognized as a full-service provider specializing in managed re-deployable video surveillance (RVS) assets. The company delivers temporary security and monitoring solutions throughout the UK and the US. Its offerings include leasing fuel cell and solar-powered CCTV towers and trailers, supported by a comprehensive suite of value-added services. These services encompass site configuration advisory, tech-enabled surveillance, ongoing asset maintenance, and fuel provision, as well as data capture to enhance customer operations.
Operating from a strategically positioned network of ten depot hubs, WCCTV boasts a well-maintained fleet of approximately 1,655 RVS towers and 1,520 RVS trailers. Both asset pools are designed for a technical lifecycle of around 15 to 20 years. The company serves a diverse, blue-chip clientele across various sectors, including infrastructure and utilities, government and law enforcement, commercial construction, retail, logistics, car parking, and property management.
As a market leader in the RVS solutions sector, WCCTV provides essential asset leasing solutions that safeguard and monitor infrastructure and enterprise assets, catering to a wide range of resilient customer markets. The acquisition is anticipated to strengthen Arcus’s investment portfolio and enhance WCCTV’s operational capabilities.
The legal team from Ashurst is led by partners Aaron Shute and Christy O’Connell. They are supported by partner and Global Head of Corporate Jason Radford, along with associates Florence Fry, Scott Vanderwolf, Hugh Morris, Lottie White, and Tom Segev.
In addition, partner Laura Ho and senior associate Kavisha Bilimoria provided advice on financial matters. Partner Chris Bates and senior associate Emily McCracken, along with associates Julia Bell and Nick Hwong, focused on commercial contracts, while partner Rhiannon Webster, senior associate Tom Brookes, and associate Hana Byrne handled data protection issues.
Tax advice was provided by partners Mark Spinney and Patricia Allen, senior associate Shayaan Zaraq Bari, and associate Beth Sercombe. Employment and pensions matters were addressed by partners Ruth Buchanan and Dan Ornstein, counsel John Gordon, and senior associate Natalie Flynn. Counsel Aaron Cole advised on intellectual property matters, while partners Lee Foxcroft and Eleanor Reeves, along with senior associate Joanna Fox, provided guidance on real estate and environmental health and safety matters.
US legal advice came from partner Wes Strickland and senior associates Annie Smart, Jagriti Singh, Nathan Huynh, and associate Nathan Chen. The collaboration among these professionals reflects Ashurst’s commitment to delivering comprehensive legal support for complex transactions in the infrastructure sector.
