Homburger and Vischer: Danaher Corporation acquires Genedata
Homburger advised Danaher Corporation on its acquisition of Genedata, advised by Vischer, which on August 19th, 2024, announced that it had been acquired by Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global life science and diagnostic innovator.
Homburger team
The Homburger team advising Danaher comprised Stefan Blunschi (pictured), Heinz Schärer, Oriana Schöni, Marilena Balthasar and Paula Delissen (all corporate / M&A), Reto Heuberger and Philippe Weber (both tax), Mariella Orelli (litigation), Richard Stäuber (Competition) and Joel Fink (IP / IT).
Vischer team
Vischer provided comprehensive legal and tax advice to the sellers in this transaction. The team was led by corporate/M&A partners Stefan Grieder (pictured below left) and Moritz Jäggy (pictured below right) and included Timothy Woodtli (associate), Dr. Balthasar Müller (associate) and Lukas Wendt (all Corporate/M&A), as well as Nadia Tarolli (partner) and Adrian Briner (counsel) (both tax).
Genedata
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Genedata is at the forefront of transforming data into intelligence for the life sciences industry. It delivers scalable and open solutions that enhance R&D productivity, serving top global biopharmaceutical companies and innovative biotechnology organizations around the globe.
