CMS and Eversheds Sutherland advise on Bechtle’s acquisition of Grupo Solutia
Bechtle, Europe’s leading IT services provider, has acquired Grupo Solutia, Spanish IT company with a strong focus on the public sector. Headquartered in Seville, Grupo Solutia reported revenues exceeding €100 million in 2024, with core operations in healthcare, education, and public administration.
This acquisition allows Bechtle to strengthen its strategic position in Spain, aligning with its broader international expansion strategy. Bechtle currently employs over 15,500 people and recently recorded annual revenues of €6.3 billion.
Advisors
CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo advised Bechtle on this multi-jurisdictional transaction. The legal team was led by Dr. Tobias Schneider, client relationship partner, alongside Luis Miguel de Dios, Corporate/M&A partner, and Luis Trigueros von Korff, senior associate. The team also included Juan Moreno, partner in Public Law and Regulated Sectors, as well as lawyers Ana Sánchez-Valdepeñas (Public Law), Alejandra Martín, and Nuria Marés (Corporate/M&A).
Eversheds Sutherland advised Grupo Solutia with a team led by Ignacio Balañá de Eguía, partner in Corporate M&A, together with Diego Muro Matoses and Rocío Merino Contreras. The deal also involved tax support from José Fernández de Mesa Vargas and Jaime Gordillo.
