First Water specialises in manufacturing advanced wound dressings and skin adhesives. Scapa Group manufactures bonding materials, adhesive tapes and foils for industrial and domestic uses.

The Osborne Clarke team that advised on the acquisition was led by Partner David Ferris, who was assisted by Senior Associate James Davies.

Justin Barnes, CEO of First Water commented:

“We were delighted to have OC as part of our seller team. As always, they provided technical yet sensible, commercial advice within the context of their overall deal support for us, building upon their 15 year relationship with the management team and drawing upon their understanding of the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector.”

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