Sonic Healthcare Acquires LADR Laboratory Group
Deal News | Mar 12, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Sonic Healthcare Group, a large healthcare provider known for its laboratory medicine, pathology, radiology, and general practice services, has completed the acquisition of LADR Laboratory Group from ISG Intermed Holding for approximately EUR 423 million. In this deal, Wardynski & Partners, collaborating with Hengeler Mueller, served as legal advisors to Sonic Healthcare. EY Law advised the sellers. LADR, a well-regarded Germany-based medical laboratory group, represents a significant expansion for Sonic Healthcare in Europe. This acquisition is a strategic move by Sonic Healthcare to enhance its services and expand its footprint within the European market. The esteemed legal team from Wardynski & Partners was spearheaded by Partners Jakub Lerner and Joanna Krakowiak, supported by Counsels and Attorneys at Law.
Sectors
- Healthcare
- Legal Services
Geography
- Germany – LADR Laboratory Group is based in Germany, and the acquisition includes assets located in this country.
- Poland – Wardynski & Partners, one of the advising law firms for Sonic Healthcare, is based in Poland.
Industry
- Healthcare – Sonic Healthcare Group and LADR Laboratory Group are both part of the healthcare industry, focusing on laboratory medicine and other medical services.
- Legal Services – The transaction involved multiple legal advisory firms such as Wardynski & Partners and Hengeler Mueller.
Financials
- EUR 423 million – The acquisition price paid by Sonic Healthcare for LADR Laboratory Group.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Healthcare Group | Buyer | Company | An international healthcare service provider specializing in laboratory medicine, pathology, radiology, and general practice. |
| LADR Laboratory Group | Target | Company | A Germany-based medical laboratory group. |
| ISG Intermed Holding | Seller | Company | The company that sold shares of LADR Laboratory Group to Sonic Healthcare. |
| Wardynski & Partners | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm advising Sonic Healthcare on the acquisition. |
| Hengeler Mueller | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm working with Wardynski & Partners to advise Sonic Healthcare. |
| EY Law | Legal Advisor | Company | A law firm advising the sellers of LADR Laboratory Group. |