Ashurst is advising LGC (Holdings) Limited, an international life sciences measurement and testing company, in relation to the sale of its Forensics and Security division to Eurofins Scientific. 

The Forensics and Security division being sold provides a comprehensive range of forensic science services including casework, DNA testing, digital forensics, drugs and toxicology and firearms. The division services police forces and other law enforcement and regulatory bodies in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

The Ashurst London team is being led by corporate partner Nick Rainsford, assisted by senior associate Aaron Shute and associate Francesca Witney. Partners Holger Ebersberger and Martin Bünning, assisted by associate Nicole Kaps and counsel Marius Fritzsche advised on German law aspects of the transaction. Senior associate Euan Macdonald and associate Sophie Pickering advised on real estate matters, senior associate Sean Coyne and associate Hannah Martin advised on employment aspects, and counsel John Gordon and associate Liz Ramsaran provided pensions advice. Partner Alex Cox provided tax advice.