Freshfields advises Amadeus on the €1.2bn proposed acquisition of IDEMIA Public Security

Global law firm Freshfields is advising Amadeus IT Group, a global leader in travel technology and provider of the world's largest travel booking system, on the proposed acquisition of IDEMIA Public Security (“IPS”), a leading biometrics and identity services provider headquartered in France.

IPS is a major player in the biometrics and digital identity sector. The company employs approximately 3,300 people worldwide and serves more than 600 public and private sector customers, including governments, border authorities and law enforcement agencies.

The €1.2bn acquisition on closing, will further strengthen Amadeus’ biometric and identity capabilities, leveraging IPS’ market-leading technology, end-to-end platform, and strong global blue-chip-client base. There is an agreed earn‑out structure supporting long‑term value alignment between both parties.

The intended acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, with closing expected mid-2027.

Freshfields' role included advising Amadeus on the debt commitment documentation required for the acquisition offer.

The Freshfields team was led by Guillemette Burgala (Corporate, Paris) and included:

Partners: Miriam Pérez-Schafer (Corporate, Madrid), Rachael Annear (Data, London), Stephanie Brown Cripps (Disputes, New York), Christel Cacioppo (People & Reward), Pascal Cuche (Public law, both Paris), Aaron Green (Antitrust, Brussels), Richard Lister (IP, London), Ana López (Finance, Madrid), Thomas Métayer (Tax, Paris), Aimen Mir (Washington), Sascha Schubert (Antitrust, Brussels, both Antitrust)

Counsel: Tanguy Bardet (Public law, Paris), Nathan Castellano (Disputes, Washington), Enrique Dancausa (Corporate, New York)

Senior Associates: Christine Chong (Data, San Francisco), Ben Cohen (IP, London), Arturo Dauffi (Finance, Madrid), Andréa Stapts (Tax), Matthias Triolle (People & Reward), Jules Troubat (Corporate, all Paris)

Senior Advisor: Brian Reissaus (Antitrust, Washington)

Associates: Linda Agaby and Jake Allingan (Data/IP, London), Ian Allen (Disputes, Washington), Myriam Azmy (Paris), Rodrigo Cervone Miranda (New York, both Corporate), Léa Hirschi (Public law, Paris), Josefin Jennerheim (Antitrust, Brussels), Aaran Kotecha (London), David Lingaraj and Sarah Limame (Paris), Eli Merkadeau (New York), Emily Parker (London), Andréa Verdu (Paris, all Corporate), Yesim Yargici (Antitrust, Brussels)