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A&O Shearman advises Halma on its acquisition of Dreampath Diagnostics

A&O Shearman advises Halma on its acquisition of Dreampath Diagnostics
Published Date
Jul 10 2026
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A&O Shearman advised Halma plc, the global group of life-saving technology companies, on its acquisition of Dreampath Diagnostics, a French provider of automation solutions for anatomic pathology laboratories.

The deal helps Halma grow in a fast-expanding segment fueled by rising diagnostic demand and tighter regulatory requirements around sample traceability. By bringing Dreampath Diagnostics’ capabilities into the fold, the acquisition strengthens Halma’s healthcare sector and broadens its technology portfolio with solutions that improve patient safety, diagnostic accuracy, and lab efficiency.

“We are thrilled to have advised Halma on this strategic acquisition, which speaks to the strong momentum we’re seeing across the life sciences and diagnostics space. It also showcases A&O Shearman’s ability to deliver on complex cross-border deals by drawing on our deep sector knowledge and global platform,” said Anne-Caroline Payelle, partner at Paris office.

Halma is a London Stock Exchange-listed global technology group with operations in more than 20 countries. The company focuses on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. It buys and grows companies that provide innovative solutions to many of the key challenges facing the world today.

The A&O Shearman team advised Halma across all legal aspects of the transaction and was led by partner Anne-Caroline Payelle, senior associate Antoine Messent, and associate Yasmine Benhmida. 

The team also included partner Olivier Picquerey and associate Naomi-Lan Leroy on employment matters; partner Charles Del Valle and senior associate Thibault Faivre-Pierret on tax matters; partner Florence Ninane, senior associate Clémence d’Almeida, and associate Loma Pavion on antitrust matters; senior consultant Marianne Delassaussé on intellectual property matters; and counsel Luc Lamblin and associate Ahmed Ben Hafsia on foreign investment matters in France.

The transaction also benefited from the support of several teams across the firm’s U.S. offices, including partner Brian Jebb and associate Stephen Ponticiello on employment matters; partner Jonathan Cheng and associate Kiko Demetriou on antitrust matters; partner Catherine Hein on foreign investment matters; and partner Romain Dambre, and associates Azka Anees and Sebastian de la Puente on corporate matters. Colleagues in our Madrid and London offices also contributed to the successful completion of the transaction.

 

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