LMS Assists LK Metrology in Acquisition of Nikon Metrology's Laser Scanner Business
Deal News | Nov 07, 2024 | Legal Community Italy
LK Metrology, a UK-based company noted for its expertise in coordinate measuring machines (CMM), has acquired the 3D laser scanner business and Focus Inspection software from Nikon Metrology. This acquisition encompasses all related resources, services, and production facilities, signifying a strategic expansion for LK Metrology. LMS, an Italian legal firm, provided legal assistance to LK Metrology, with a team led by partner Luca Mastromatteo and senior associate Salvatore Cal. Meanwhile, Nikon Metrology received advisory services from Belgian law firm Van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef, under the guidance of partner Pierre Van Fraeyenhoven and partner Anne-Sophie Meire, coordinated by general counsel Olivier van Cutsem.
Sectors
- Manufacturing Technology
- Legal Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – Home country of LK Metrology, the acquiring company.
- Italy – Location of legal advisor LMS, which assisted in the transaction.
- Belgium – Location of legal advisor Van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef, which assisted Nikon Metrology.
Industry
- Manufacturing Technology – The article involves companies engaged in the production of coordinate measuring machines and 3D laser scanners.
- Legal Services – LMS and Van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef are involved as legal advisors in the transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LK Metrology | Acquiring Company | Company | A UK-based company specializing in coordinate measuring machines. |
| Nikon Metrology | Target Company | Company | The division of Nikon Corporation specializing in metrology solutions. |
| LMS | Legal Advisor to Acquirer | Company | An Italian legal firm that assisted LK Metrology. |
| Van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef | Legal Advisor to Seller | Company | A Belgian law firm that assisted Nikon Metrology. |
| Luca Mastromatteo | Partner at LMS | Person | Responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the acquisition for LK Metrology. |
| Salvatore Cal | Senior Associate at LMS | Person | Part of the LMS team advising LK Metrology. |
| Pierre Van Fraeyenhoven | Partner at Van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef | Person | Part of the team advising Nikon Metrology. |
| Anne-Sophie Meire | Partner at Van Cutsem Wittamer Marnef | Person | Part of the team advising Nikon Metrology. |
| Olivier van Cutsem | General Counsel at Nikon Metrology | Person | Coordinated legal efforts for Nikon Metrology in the transaction. |