Simpson Thacher is representing KKR and LGC Science Group Holdings Limited in connection with the sale of LGC to a consortium led by Cinven and Astorg.
LGC provides a comprehensive range of measurement tools, proficiency testing schemes, supply chain assurance standards and specialty genomics reagents underpinned by leading analytical and measurement science capabilities. LGC has its headquarters near London, and employs over 3,200 employees across 22 countries.
The Simpson Thacher team advising on the transaction includes Mark Pflug, Clare Gaskell, Ben Squires, Jiaying Zhang, Marie Eve Nault-Cloutier, Laura Harris, William Taylor and Vishaal Patel (M&A); Kate Sinclair and George Dyesmith (Credit); Kelli Rivers (Tax); and Etienne Renaudeau, Alexia Syrmos and Danielle Sinobad (Antitrust).