ESCHE advises Kiwa on the acquisition of TAWCert Zertifizierungsgesellschaft mbH for management systems and personnel

Kiwa Deutschland GmbH has acquired all the shares in TAWCert GmbH, a company specialising in management systems and personnel certification. This acquisition strengthens Kiwa's service portfolio in the field of management system certification. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Esche Schümann Commichau once again provided legal support to Kiwa Deutschland GmbH for this transaction.

TAWCert GmbH, based in Altdorf, was founded in 1994. It offers certification for numerous management systems and personnel certifications in all areas and industries. TAW Cert also offers accreditation for training providers and/or measures (AZAV) as an expert body.

“With TAW Cert GmbH, we are gaining an experienced partner with whom we can expand our services in the long term,” says Prof. Dr. Roland Hüttl, Managing Director of Kiwa Deutschland GmbH and Global Director of Inorganic Business Development.

Kiwa is an independent and impartial global market leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC). It offers laboratory, legally required inspection, audit and insurance services, supported and reinforced by strictly separate training, consulting and data services. Kiwa's customers operate in virtually all markets and sectors, both private and public. Kiwa builds trust in the products, services, processes, management systems and personnel of its customers. Over 10,000 dedicated employees work in more than 40 countries across Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and Oceania. Kiwa's headquarters are located in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. Kiwa is a member of the global SHV family of companies.


Advisor Seller

WPK Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Wuppertal
Stephan Ries, geschäftsführender Gesellschafter

Advisor Kiwa Deutschland GmbH 

ESCHE SCHÜMANN COMMICHAU 
Dr. Sebastian Garbe (Partner, Gesellschaftsrecht | M&A); Alexander Schrep (Associate, Gesellschaftsrecht | M&A); Felix Oltmanns (Associates, Gesellschaftsrecht | M&A); Linda Siegert (Associate, öffentliches Wirtschaftsrecht); Stefan Gatz (Associated Partner, Arbeitsrecht); Laura Iser (Associate, Arbeitsrecht); Dr. Peter Schunck (Associate, Immobilienrecht); Julian Leucht (Associated Partner, Commercial)

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