Akin Advises Metalor Technologies in Acquisition of Gannon & Scott

(New York) – Akin advised Metalor Technologies, a Swiss-headquartered leader in the global precious metals industry and part of the TANAKA group of companies, in signing a definitive agreement to acquire Gannon & Scott, a prominent provider of precious metal refining and recovery services in North America. Upon closing of the transaction, Gannon & Scott will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Metalor Technologies, enhancing the capabilities of both organizations and positioning them to better serve their worldwide customer base. The cross-border deal was supported by Akin’s global team, with key contributions from the firm’s New York, Washington, D.C. and Geneva offices. 

The team was led by private equity partner Daniel Tavakoli and included corporate associates Andrew Stubbs and Karolen Eid. 

Additional support was provided by: 

• international trade partner Alan Yanovich; 

• leader of the firm’s CFIUS practice Christian Davis, counsel Julie Lee Choi and associate Eveline Liu; 

• corporate associate Rafita Ahlam; 

• tax partner David Snyder and associate Sydney DeMezzo; 

• real estate partner Avi Feinberg and counsel Daniel Jacobs; 

• environment & natural resources head David Quigley and senior counsel Andrew Oelz; and 

• executive compensation & employee benefits partner Wells Miller and counsel Juan Sanchez. 

For additional details on the transaction, please click here.  

Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.  

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