Homburger advised Atlas Agro in connection with the investment by Macquarie Asset Management of up to USD 325 m

On July 31, 2023, Atlas Agro Holding AG announced the investment of up to USD 325 m by Macquarie Asset Management in Atlas Agro and affiliated project entities via the Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions fund.

Atlas Agro is building industrial scale green nitrogen fertilizer plants in the United States and Latin America which will utilize green hydrogen in its production process, in lieu of conventional nitrogen fertilizer production utilizing fossil fuels. The investment is a significant step towards enabling Atlas Agro’s expansion across the Americas and globally.

Homburger acted as counsel to Atlas Agro. The Homburger team was led by Karin Mattle (Corporate / M&A) and included Jasmin Künzle, Jana Waldvogel (both Corporate / M&A) and Reto Heuberger and Philippe Weber (both Tax).