Eversheds Sutherland Advises Johnson Matthey on Acquisition of CORMETECH Inc.
July 30, 2026
Eversheds Sutherland Advises Johnson Matthey on Acquisition of CORMETECH Inc.July 30, 2026 Eversheds Sutherland has advised Johnson Matthey Plc (“JM”) on its completed acquisition of CORMETECH Inc. (“Cormetech”), following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions including all regulatory approvals. JM is a world leader in platinum group metals (PGMs). For over 200 years, JM has used advanced metals chemistry to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Johnson Matthey’s Clean Air Solutions business serves the stationary emissions market in the marine, industrial and utilities segments through Selective Catalytic Reduction (“SCR”) and oxidation catalysts, system and service offerings for diesel and gas-based power generation. Cormetech is a globally leading, high-growth US manufacturer of SCR catalysts serving over 400 long-standing customers. Its technologies clean the air of pollutants and gases emitted by industrial, refining, petrochemical and power generation infrastructure, allowing them to consistently and effectively meet compliance standards. Visit here to read the full press release. The Eversheds Sutherland team advising JM is led by Partner and Co-Head of Global Corporate Bob Copps, with support from Partners Karl Zeswitz (Tax), Josh Shapiro (Antitrust), Jeff Bialos (CFIUS), Laura Taylor (Employee Benefits), Todd Silliman (Environmental), Rachel Reid (AI, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity), John Lomas (Litigation) Jeremy Spier (Intellectual Property), Brennan Posner (Finance) and the lead associate on the transaction, Associate Grant Cole (Corporate). Additional support was provided by Counsel Kyle Brown, Senior Attorney Bonnie Burke and Associates Kimberly Baeb, Joseph Bennett, Nathaniel Burns, Jack Crockett, Luisa Domenichini, Nicholas Hillman, Tyler Holt, Aleeza Kanner, Haley Klass, Olivia Luzzio, Chancellor Shafor and Heidi Smucker. Key contacts
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