A German-Dutch team from the international commercial law firm Taylor Wessing has provided comprehensive legal advice to TIB Chemicals AG, a leading chemical company with headquarters in Mannheim, on the successful acquisition of the North American company REAXIS Inc. Under the leadership of the Frankfurt-based M&A expert Stephan Doom, the interdisciplinary team of lawyers advised the internationally operating medium-sized company on all legal aspects of the transaction. In the US, the law firm Barnes & Thornburg has provided support for the transaction via its Chicago office.

With this acquisition, TIB Chemicals AG is further expanding its global presence and strengthening its position as a global supplier of tin chemicals, particularly tin catalysts. REAXIS, a renowned manufacturer and developer of metal-based specialty chemical additives used in a variety of industries worldwide, ideally complements TIB Chemicals' product portfolio and opens up new growth opportunities in key markets.

‘Taylor Wessing and Barnes Thornburg have expertly navigated us through a very complex legal environment,’ said Dr Michael Grün, CEO of TIB Chemicals AG. ’The cross-border challenges of this transaction required special expertise and process know-how, which the advisory teams on both the European and US sides have impressively demonstrated.’

About TIB Chemicals AG

TIB Chemicals AG is an internationally oriented, medium-sized company specialising in the development, production and distribution of chemicals. With a broad product portfolio and many years of experience, the long-established chemical company with locations in three countries is a partner to an international customer base from a range of industries.

About REAXIS Inc.

REAXIS Inc. is a leading US chemical company specialising in the development and production of metal-based specialty chemicals. The company is known for its innovative products and high-quality standards.

Legal advisors to TIB Chemicals AG

Taylor Wessing Germany: led by Stephan Doom (Salary Partner), Ercan Cömert (Associate), both Corporate/M&A, Frankfurt, Dr. Stefan Horn (Salary Partner), Lena Rindsfus (Associate), both Hamburg, Marieka Müller-Steinmann (Associate, Düsseldorf), all Competition, EU & Trade, Dr. Stefan Fröhlich (Salary Partner, Trademarks, Frankfurt), Dieter Lang (Partner, Environmental, Planning & Regulatory, Hamburg)

Taylor Wessing Netherlands: Antony Jonkman (Partner), Job Berns (Associate), both Corporate/M&A, Laura Rozema (Associate, Employment & Pensions), Jeslin Brunsting (Candidate Civil-law Notary), all Amsterdam

Barnes & Thornburg USA: Tan Le, Timo Rehbock (Partner, Corporate/M&A, Chicago) and Team