We advised Biosafe on the acquisition of Regal’s consulting business


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(Netherlands). Regal specialises in supporting novel food and feed additive applications before the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and serves a global client base. We provided end-to-end transaction support to Biosafe, from the initial discussions and valuation through to the letter of intent (including the related consultancy agreement) and the final transaction agreement, alongside buy-side business and legal due diligence. The transaction had a clear cross-border dimension, requiring coordination between Finnish and Dutch legal and tax frameworks, including working through the VAT treatment of the business transfer. Our team was led by Henri Falck, together with Juha Ilola and Amos Iirola, with Otto Michelsen supporting on legal due diligence and Jussi Aranne advising on tax matters. On Dutch law and tax questions, we worked closely with colleagues in our Amsterdam office, Zoya Zalman (tax), Pieter Paul Terpstra and Ginou van den Berg. 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We advised Biosafe – Biological Safety Solutions Ltd/Oy, a Finland-based health-technology company specialising in food safety and regulatory science, on its acquisition of the consulting business of Regal B.V. (Netherlands). Regal specialises in supporting novel food and feed additive applications before the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and serves a global client base.

We provided end-to-end transaction support to Biosafe, from the initial discussions and valuation through to the letter of intent (including the related consultancy agreement) and the final transaction agreement, alongside buy-side business and legal due diligence.

The transaction had a clear cross-border dimension, requiring coordination between Finnish and Dutch legal and tax frameworks, including working through the VAT treatment of the business transfer.

Our team was led by Henri Falck, together with Juha Ilola and Amos Iirola, with Otto Michelsen supporting on legal due diligence and Jussi Aranne advising on tax matters. On Dutch law and tax questions, we worked closely with colleagues in our Amsterdam office, Zoya Zalman (tax), Pieter Paul Terpstra and Ginou van den Berg.

The materials on the Eversheds Sutherland website are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While reasonable care is taken to ensure accuracy, the materials may not reflect the most current legal developments. Eversheds Sutherland disclaims liability for actions taken based on the materials. Always consult a qualified lawyer for specific legal matters. To view the full disclaimer, see our Terms and Conditions or Disclaimer section in the footer. Eversheds Sutherland is a provider of legal and other services operating through various separate and distinct legal entities. For further information about these entities and Eversheds Sutherlands' structure please see the Legal Notice page of this website.