We are delighted to have supported testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services provider CERTANIA in its acquisition of ICA Group – a collection of specialised businesses dedicated to promoting compliance, quality and sustainability within the construction industry.
Headquartered in Munich and founded in 2020, CERTANIA provides TIC services to a broad range of sectors including life sciences, food and consumer goods, industrial and infrastructure. The acquisitive group has grown rapidly to almost 50 companies.
ICA Group strengthens CERTANIA’s UK and Ireland Buildings and Infrastructure platform alongside existing CERTANIA companies BB7, Clarke Banks and Xact Consultancy and Training – further expanding the group’s capabilities in building safety, regulatory assurance and compliance.
ICA Group comprises several individual businesses that have decades of collective experience working on a diverse portfolio of construction projects for clients across all regions of the UK.
ICA Group will continue to operate with its established teams and client-focused approach. The partnership is designed to support ICA’s next phase of development while preserving the culture, processes and service quality that have underpinned the company’s growth to date.
Our Corporate team – led by Partners Emma Callow and Senior Associate Tom Wisniewski provided lead legal advice to Certania on the acquisition.
Supporting CERTANIA on this transaction has been a pleasure. The acquisition represents an important development in the continued expansion of their UK and Ireland platform, and it has been rewarding to work closely with their team throughout the process. Transactions of this nature involve a wide range of legal and commercial considerations, and we were pleased to help navigate these and support the deal through to completion.Emma Callow
Corporate Partner at Hill Dickinson
Karsten Xander, CEO of CERTANIA Holding GmbH, said: “We are pleased to welcome ICA Group to CERTANIA. Their strong reputation and deep expertise in building control, inspection and compliance services are an excellent fit for our Buildings and Infrastructure Segment. Together, we will further strengthen our UK platform and support clients with high-quality assurance services in the built environment.”
Emma Callow, Corporate Partner at Hill Dickinson, said: “Supporting CERTANIA on this transaction has been a pleasure. The acquisition represents an important development in the continued expansion of their UK and Ireland platform, and it has been rewarding to work closely with their team throughout the process. Transactions of this nature involve a wide range of legal and commercial considerations, and we were pleased to help navigate these and support the deal through to completion.”