CogneSense Expands Portfolio
Deal News | Jan 30, 2025 | EIN
Arthur Cox, a leading law firm, has announced its involvement in advising L Squared Capital Partners platform company, CogneSense, on its acquisition of Sonitus Systems, a Dublin-based air quality and environmental noise and vibration monitoring solutions provider. With this purchase, CogneSense aims to enhance its environmental monitoring solutions and integrate Sonitus's proprietary Cloud platform designed for real-time observations into its offerings. CogneSense's CEO, Paul Dhillon, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition, citing the alignment of Sonitus Systems' innovative approach with CogneSense's mission to improve public health and operational efficiency. As part of its ongoing buy and build strategy, CogneSense anticipates further acquisitions in the environmental and health and safety markets by 2025. Boston-based TCF Law Group also advised CogneSense alongside Arthur Cox.
Sectors
- Environmental Monitoring
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- United States – CogneSense is based in the United States.
- Ireland – Sonitus Systems is based in Dublin, Ireland, where the acquisition took place.
Industry
- Environmental Monitoring – The article focuses on companies involved in air quality, noise, and vibration monitoring solutions.
- Legal Advisory – Arthur Cox and TCF Law Group provide legal advisory services for the acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Cox | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm advising CogneSense on the acquisition. |
| TCF Law Group | Legal Advisor | Company | Boston-based law firm advising CogneSense. |
| L Squared Capital Partners | Investor | Company | The private equity firm behind CogneSense. |
| CogneSense | Buyer | Company | US-based environmental monitoring firm acquiring Sonitus Systems. |
| Sonitus Systems | Target Company | Company | A company providing air quality and environmental noise monitoring solutions. |
| Connor Manning | Corporate and M&A Partner | Person | Led the Arthur Cox team advising on the acquisition. |
| Paul Dhillon | CEO | Person | CEO of CogneSense. |
| Paul McDonald | Managing Director | Person | Managing Director of Sonitus Systems. |