Home Selected ReferencesHannes Snellman Advised Becton, Dickinson and Company in the Global Spin-Off of Their Biosciences & Diagnostics Solutions Business 24/04/2026 | M&A, Public Hannes Snellman Advised Becton, Dickinson and Company in the Global Spin-Off of Their Biosciences & Diagnostics Solutions Business Main Contacts Mikko Heinonen Partner mikko.heinonen@hannessnellman.com +358 40 527 8818 Hannes Snellman acted as Finnish counsel to Becton, Dickinson and Company, one of the largest global medical technology companies, in the global spin-off of their Biosciences & Diagnostics Solutions Business. Immediately following the spin-off, the newly formed entity was combined with Waters Corporation to create a global life sciences and diagnostics leader dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. Deal value is approximately US$18.8 billion. Hannes Snellman’s core team comprised of Mikko Heinonen (M&A), Maiju Nurminen (M&A), Annika Sillanpää (Employment), Viivu Kilkku (M&A), Sofia Ropo (Tax), Kerttu Kaksonen (Tax), Jenni Parviainen (Tax), and Hanna-Mari Mudi (M&A). Main Contacts Mikko Heinonen Partner mikko.heinonen@hannessnellman.com +358 40 527 8818