16 Dec 2025

Taylor Wessing Advises Prodalim on Acquisition of René Laurent

"Taylor Wessing advised Prodalim in the acquisition of René Laurent from International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. (IFF). René Laurent, a century-old Grasse-based flavour house, joins Prodalim's Beverage Compounds unit, bolstering its aromatic library, distillation and extraction capabilities and strengthening Prodalim’s global one-stop-shop offering."

Taylor Wessing advised Prodalim in its acquisition of René Laurent from International Flavours & Fragrances Inc. (IFF). The transaction brings René Laurent, a centenary Grasse-based specialist in beverage flavour solutions and unique ingredients, into Prodalim’s Beverage Compounds unit. René Laurent is recognised for its deep expertise in developing complex, bespoke flavour solutions for syrups, liqueurs, natural flavourings and coffee, and for its extensive aromatic library and in-house distillation and extraction capabilities. The integration strengthens Prodalim’s product range, supply chain robustness, advanced product development capacities and international commercial organisation, enabling the group to offer a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution to its global clients and to accelerate its growth strategy. Taylor Wessing represented Prodalim with a team composed by: Corporate - Gilles Amsallem (Partner), Dalila Mabrouki-Jacques (Partner), Sébastien Pottemain (Associate). Taylor Wessing represented Prodalim with a team composed by: Social - Claudia Jonath (Partner), Laura Berdugo-Donnersberg (Counsel), Marine Swaton (Associate). Taylor Wessing represented Prodalim with a team composed by: Commercial - Evelyne Friedel (Partner), Axel Ferly (Counsel). Taylor Wessing represented Prodalim with a team composed by: Environment – Public - Sophie Pignon (Partner), Claire Desjardins (Counsel), Lauriane Delaplace (Associate). Taylor Wessing represented Prodalim with a team composed by: IP/IT - Marc Schuler (Partner), Benjamin Znaty (Counsel), Laura Huck (Associate), Pauline Albouy (Legal Counsel). Taylor Wessing represented Prodalim with a team composed by: Real Estate - Amandine Joulié (Partner), Ghislain Dillet (Associate).
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