DPE acquires IMPAG Group: the advisors
Bär & Karrer advised Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) on the acquisition of a majority stake in IMPAG Group, advised by Lenz & Staehelin. The transaction is subject to clearance by competition authorities and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
IMPAG Group
IMPAG Group, headquartered in Zurich and with subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Poland, France, Austria and Spain, is a chemical distribution company that supplies and supports the life science and material science industries in Europe with raw materials and services.
Bär & Karrer’s team
Bär & Karrer’s team is led by Raphael Annasohn (pictured) and includes Lukas Bründler, Julian Lindt, Ronny Schmid and Sarissa Cosandey (all M&A), Fabian Turtschi (notarial services), Rocco Rigozzi and Corina Moschen (both real estate), Laura Widmer, Luljeta Morina and Nicola Schön (all employment), Jonas Bornhauser (IP/IT), as well as Mani Reinert and Tim Meyer (both antitrust).
Lenz & Staehelin’s team
The Lenz & Staehelin team is led by M&A partner Matthias Wolf (pictured below) and includes Nicolas Lehmann, Rebecca Khan and Justin Steiner (all M&A), Astrid Waser and Sandro Travaglini (both competition) and Anja Affolter Marino (employment).
