The law firm Taylor Wessing advised Knowlton Development Corporation, a global leader in tailored formulation, packaging design, and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care, and home products brands, on the acquisition of the European and Middle Eastern operations of Maesa, a major player in the sector.
The acquisition covers the activities of Maesa EMEA, which has established itself as a strategic partner to leading retailers in the region through an integrated and innovative approach combining trend monitoring, brand design and product development. It enables Knowlton Development Corporation to consolidate its expertise in product and packaging design, while expanding the range of solutions it offers its customers.
The integration of Maesa EMEA into Knowlton Development Corporation will create synergies in formulation and design, optimizing production and customer service.
Maesa EMEA will continue to develop its high-growth brands while consolidating its presence in Europe and the Middle East. Its integration into Knowlton Development Corporation will promote the development of new solutions and improve operational efficiency.
In connection with this acquisition, Taylor Wessing advised Knowlton Development Corporation on the following aspects:
- Corporate aspects of the transaction with Gilles Amsallem (partner), Sébastien Pottemain and Kenza Maazoun (associates).
- Employment law with Claudia Jonath (partner), Julie Filliard (counsel) and Marine Swaton (associate).
- Commercial matters with Evelyne Friedel (partner) and Annabelle Lebaudy (counsel).
- Tax matters with Gwendal Chatain (partner) and Antoine Bazart (associate).
- Intellectual property and data protection with Marc Schuler (partner), Pauline Albouy (senior associate) and Laura Huck (associate).
- Financing with Éric Charvillat (partner), Guillaume Monnier and Lisa Romani (associates).
- Real estate with Amandine Joulié (partner) and Omar Badssi (associate).
Other advisors:
- Taylor Wessing Austria with Philip Hoflehner (partner) and Silvia Schenner (senior associate).
- Stikeman Elliott with Warren Silversmith, Bénédicte Dambrine and Sarah-Li Grondin.
The seller was advised by Kirkland & Ellis with Laurent Victor-Michel and Louis Gosset on corporate matters, Sonia Bouaffassa on tax matters and Kalish Mullen on financing matters.
