LPA advised the French company setec eocen SAS on its acquisition of a majority stake in Tiba Technologieberatung GmbH

Frankfurt am Main, 16 October 2025

LPA advised the French company setec eocen SAS on its acquisition of a majority stake in Tiba Technologieberatung GmbH

LPA advised the French company setec eocen SAS on its acquisition of a majority stake in Tiba Technologieberatung GmbH, based in Berlin.

The seller was Dr. Max Liebig, acting as insolvency administrator of Tiba Managementberatung GmbH. Signing took place on 30 September, and closing followed on 6 October 2025.

The transaction strengthens setec eocen’s position in tool-supported project management and expands its service offering in the German market. The integration of Tiba into the setec group will enhance support for international clients such as Airbus, Alstom and Sanofi. Both companies will combine their expertise in related areas including data management, business intelligence, transformation, artificial intelligence and training, to foster continuous and sustainable innovation.

LPA advised on the transaction under the lead of Denis Bacina (Corporate/M&A) and Dr. Steffen Paulmann (Head of French Desk), supported by Ina von Raven and Mélanie Clerc–Dugas du Villard (both Corporate/M&A), as well as Jessica Hild (Employment Law). The tax team was led by Matthias Krämer and included Sabrina Arifin and Dr. Martin Hoffmann.

setec eocen is part of the French setec group, one of Europe’s leading engineering firms. The group operates internationally in sectors such as energy, mobility, environment, construction, urban development and industry. Within the group, setec eocen specialises in the management of complex industrial projects. With over 4,000 employees, the group is present in 20 countries worldwide.