Caldwell Advises Eppendorf on the Sale of eLabNext

BOSTON and LONDON, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caldwell, a law firm renowned for its expertise in intellectual property, life sciences, and technology transactions, is pleased to announce its role in advising Eppendorf Group, a leading provider of laboratory equipment, consumables, and services for the life sciences industry, on the successful sale of eLabNext, including U.S. and Canadian assets to SciShield, a U.S.-based company. This transaction has led to the creation of SciSure, a global technology company serving 800+ unique organizations, 550,000+ research and administrative users, and 37,000+ lab groups across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. This cross-border transaction, executed in collaboration with Taylor Wessing (Netherlands), reflects Caldwell's commitment to delivering exceptional legal support in complex and high-profile matters.

The transaction highlights Caldwell's depth in M&A, life sciences, and technology, showcasing the firm's ability to provide comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional support. Caldwell's team, led by Partner Marcus Wolter and Associates Daniel O'Brien and Bianca Lindau, worked seamlessly with Taylor Wessing's Marnix Geraerts and other key legal advisors to achieve this milestone.

The transaction was led from the client side by Dr. Julien Schlagowski, LL.M. (Stellenbosch), Legal Counsel at Eppendorf Group, and Klaus Ferber, Senior Vice President, Global Digital & Channel Business at Eppendorf Group, supported also by Dr. Catherina Lodemann, Senior Vice President, Legal, IP & Compliance at Eppendorf Group.

On buy-side, legal support was provided by Thomas Queen (QS+S), and Tobias Miedema, Max de Vreede, and Diederick de Boer (Lexence).

"This transaction underscores Caldwell's ability to navigate the intricacies of cross-border M&A in the life sciences and technology sectors," said Marcus Wolter, Partner at Caldwell. "We are proud to have partnered with Eppendorf and our esteemed colleagues at Taylor Wessing to deliver this successful outcome."

Caldwell congratulates Eppendorf, SciShield and all involved parties on this significant achievement.

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