Executing successful cross-border transactions and completing a business acquisition in Spain requires deep expertise in local regulatory frameworks paired with a global commercial perspective. For multinational groups and foreign investors, a smooth market entry in Spain relies on structuring transactions effectively to mitigate risk, protect target assets, and ensure seamless post-deal integration.
In this context, Mariscal Abogados provided end-to-end legal advice in Spain to Trescal, a global leader in calibration and metrology services, on its acquisition of SAICA and the Validation & Qualification business unit of Airvento.
Deal Overview: Strategic Expansion in High-Precision Sectors
This dual acquisition significantly enhances Trescal’s operational footprint across the Iberian Peninsula by integrating strategic facilities in Andalusia (Cádiz), Galicia (Vigo), and Madrid.
By unifying these assets, Trescal strengthens its service infrastructure for highly regulated, high-tech industries—specifically the aerospace and life sciences sectors (including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices). The transaction establishes Trescal as a single, fully accredited partner for complex calibration, qualification, and validation processes across Spain.
Key Legal Aspects of the Transaction
The Corporate and M&A team at Mariscal Abogados was led by corporate law partner José María Mesa, alongside associates Rosario Rodríguez and José Luis Díez. The team provided comprehensive counsel across all stages of the deal:
- Transaction Structuring: Designing the optimal legal framework for the concurrent acquisition of a corporate entity (SAICA) and an independent business unit (Airvento).
- Corporate & Regulatory Due Diligence: Conducting exhaustive audits to identify and resolve legal, tax, labour, and compliance risks related to accredited technical infrastructure.
- SPA & APA Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and Asset Purchase Agreements (APA) to ensure strict adherence to Spanish corporate law.
- Foreign Investment Guidance: Ensuring full compliance with Spanish regulatory frameworks governing foreign investment in Spain and international corporate expansion.
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