Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance advises Masco Group in the acquisition of Techniserv

June 9, 2025

• Kevin Lehpamer, Peter Guinnane, Vicki Ye, Philip Wagman, Jihyun Lee, Reuven Falik, Howard Adler, David Walsh, Daryl Fairbairn (He/Him), Victoria Manthas, Brian Yin, Filippo Isacco, Mariasole Rinciari
• New York, Washington D.C., Milan

Clifford Chance advises Masco Group in the acquisition of Techniserv

Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Masco Group, a company controlled by Ardian and a global leader in engineering technologies and services solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, in the acquisition of Techniserv, Inc., a US-based expert in bioreactor technology and process systems.

This strategic move significantly strengthens Masco Group’s presence in the United States and enhances its capabilities across both upstream and downstream bioprocessing. 

A cross-border, multi-practice team helping Masco Group included lawyers from the firm's New York, Washington, DC and Milan offices.

Partner Kevin Lehpamer and associate Peter Guinnane advised on the US M&A aspects supported by associate Vicki Ye and trainee lawyer Atiah Zohura (Private Equity M&A). The wider US team comprised of partner Reuven Falik, senior counsel Howard Adler and associate David Walsh (Employee Benefits), partner Philip Wagman and associate Jihyun Lee (Tax), counsel Daryl Fairbairn and law clerk Molly Margiotta (Intellectual Property), counsel Victoria Manthas (Real Estate) and associate Brian Yin (Data Privacy). Milan-based partner Filippo Isacco and senior associate Mariasole Rinciari advised on the Italian M&A aspects of the transaction.