Platform Acquisition Holdings Limited (LSE: PAH) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MacDermid, Incorporated, a global provider of high value-added specialty chemicals, for approximately $1.8 billion plus contingent consideration. Dechert LLP represented MacDermid and its stockholders in the transaction.

The interdisciplinary Dechert team advising MacDermid was led by corporate partner Geraldine (“Gerrie”) Sinatra and includes partner Edward Lemanowicz (tax) and associates Gregory Schernecke (corporate) and Eric Rubin (employee benefits).