Firm Matters

Khaitan & Co advised Bridgepoint Group on the India aspects of its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in GBA Group from Ardian.

GBA Group is a leading provider of specialist laboratory testing services and operates at around 100 locations across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and other international markets. In India, GBA Group operates through Eureka Analytical Services Private Limited and Teena Bio Labs Pvt Ltd.

About Bridgepoint Group:  

Bridgepoint Group is one of the world's leading mid-market investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries and private wealth. With $98 billion of assets under management and a strong local presence in Europe, North America and Asia, we combine global scale with local market insight and sector expertise, consistently delivering strong returns through cycles.

In June 2026, Bridgepoint Group announced the acquisition of Kayne Anderson Real Estate, adding real estate as a fifth investment vertical and expanding the firm's presence in the United States. Following completion, anticipated at the end of 2026 subject to customary shareholder and regulatory approvals and fund consents, the transaction is expected to increase the Group's combined AUM to $117 billion.

About GBA Group:

GBA Group is a leading international life sciences services provider specialising in laboratory testing, analytical, logistical and consulting services. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, the company operates a global network of laboratories serving more than 60,000 customers across the environmental, food, pharmaceutical, chemicals, medical devices and cosmetics sectors.