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27 Jul 2026

Akerman Advises Diamond Chemical on Acquisition of WeChem

"Akerman represented Diamond Chemical Company, LLC (a Graycliff Partners portfolio company) in its acquisition of WeChem, Inc., a Harahan, Louisiana-based specialty chemical manufacturer. The deal expands Diamond Chemical’s cleaning product range and Gulf South manufacturing presence."

Akerman represented Diamond Chemical Company, LLC, a portfolio company of private equity firm Graycliff Partners, in its acquisition of WeChem, Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Harahan, Louisiana. Established in 1972, WeChem produces a broad range of cleaning products, including cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, sanitizers, and specialty aerosol products for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across the Gulf South. The acquisition broadens Diamond Chemical’s product offerings and expands its manufacturing presence in the region. Akerman represented Diamond Chemical Company, LLC with a team composed by: William A. Hoy, M&A and Private Equity Practice Co-Chair; Matthew L. Raby, Corporate Partner; Thomas J. Kearney, Chair, Data, Privacy and Security Practice; Peter A. Chiabotti, Partner, Intellectual Property Practice Group; Angelica C. Fortney, Partner, Tax Practice Group; Jeffrey J. Mayer, Partner, Litigation Practice Group; Felicia Leborgne Nowels, Partner, Government Strategies Practice Group; Sarah Campbell Smith, Partner, Environment and Natural Resources Practice; Andrew J. Kim, Associate, Corporate Practice Group; Annie Nosich, Associate, Corporate Practice Group; and Dominique M. Pierre, Associate, Corporate Practice Group.
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