Safe Life Acquires resQshock with Baker McKenzie's Guidance
Deal News | May 14, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Swedish life-saving solutions specialist, Safe Life, has successfully acquired the Swiss company resQshock, which specializes in producing automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The acquisition allows resQshock to maintain its brand identity while gaining access to Safe Life's extensive resources, product range, and international distribution network. The transaction was facilitated by a multi-location team from the international law firm Baker McKenzie, with efforts led by Zurich-based M&A partners Matthias Trautmann and Alexander Fischer. This strategic move underscores Safe Life's ambition to expand its footprint in the emergency medical solutions market and strengthen its product offerings.
Sectors
- Healthcare Equipment & Supplies
- Legal Services
Geography
- Sweden – Safe Life, the acquiring company, is based in Sweden.
- Switzerland – resQshock, the target company in the acquisition, is based in Switzerland.
Industry
- Healthcare Equipment & Supplies – The acquisition involves companies that specialize in life-saving solutions and medical equipment, such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Legal Services – Baker McKenzie, a law firm, played a crucial role in advising Safe Life on the acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Life | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | Swedish specialist in life-saving solutions acquiring resQshock. |
| resQshock | Target Company | Company | Swiss company specializing in the production of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). |
| Baker McKenzie | Legal Advisor | Company | International law firm advising Safe Life on the acquisition of resQshock. |
| Matthias Trautmann | M&A Partner | Person | Zurich-based M&A partner at Baker McKenzie leading the acquisition effort. |
| Alexander Fischer | M&A Partner | Person | Zurich-based M&A partner at Baker McKenzie co-leading the acquisition effort. |
| Kevin Ardser | Associate | Person | M&A associate at Baker McKenzie Switzerland involved in the acquisition. |
| Zarina Fglister | Associate | Person | M&A associate at Baker McKenzie Switzerland involved in the acquisition. |
| Andreas Becker | Associate | Person | Employment associate at Baker McKenzie Switzerland involved in the acquisition. |
| Jonas Zrrer | Trainee Lawyer | Person | Trainee lawyer at Baker McKenzie Switzerland involved in the acquisition. |
| John Gustafson | M&A Partner | Person | M&A partner at Baker McKenzie Stockholm contributing to the acquisition effort. |
| Adrian Sundberg | Associate | Person | M&A associate at Baker McKenzie Stockholm involved in the acquisition. |