We are advising the lenders on the transaction

Davis Polk is advising the initial lenders on the financing for Bridgepoint’s acquisition of the GBA Group from Ardian. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Bridgepoint is a leading mid-market investor specializing in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth.

GBA Group is an international life science service company and provider of specialist laboratory testing services.

The Davis Polk finance team includes partner Nick Benham, counsel Phil Anscombe and Ludovico Giannotti and associates Lebo Latakgomo and Andrew Young. Partner Dominic Foulkes and counsel Nathan Langford are providing tax advice. All members of the Davis Polk team are based in the London office.

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