16 Oct 2025

Deimos Group Joins Speciality Ingredients Distribution Group to Expand European Presence

"Deimos Group, a distributor of raw materials and chemical specialties for the Italian life sciences market, has joined the Speciality Ingredients Distribution Group (SIDG), a pan-European group of independent companies specializing in high-value chemical ingredient distribution. This move, supported by Waterland Private Equity, expands SIDG's presence in Europe and establishes a new player in the sector. Legal assistance for the transaction was provided by various law firms, including Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Studio Legale Brescia Miccoli e Associati."

The law firms that participated in the transaction include Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, which assisted Waterland Private Equity Investments, and Studio Legale Brescia Miccoli e Associati, which represented the sellers. Additionally, A&O Shearman provided support for Dutch law aspects, while AKD N.V. also assisted with Dutch law matters for the sellers. The transaction involved Deimos Group, a company engaged in the distribution of raw materials, ingredients, and chemical specialties for the Italian life sciences market, joining the Speciality Ingredients Distribution Group (SIDG), a pan-European group of independent companies specializing in the distribution of high-value-added ingredients and chemical solutions. This operation, supported by investor Waterland Private Equity, expands SIDG's presence in Europe and marks the emergence of a new European player in the sector. The legal teams involved in the transaction included Luca Taverna, Valeria Greco, Laura Liistro, Isabella Zanetti, and Giulio Tognazzi from Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, who worked on financing matters, with coordination from the firm's Paris office. For the sellers, Giampiero Miccoli, Giulia Costa, and Alessia Minetti from Studio Legale Brescia Miccoli e Associati were involved, with assistance on Dutch law from Inan Akdeniz and Ruben Schulpen of AKD N.V. The press release does not specify the seniority or practice areas of the individual lawyers.
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