In the world of technology, there is no room for ambiguity.
When the subject of a transaction is innovation, a software house, or a deep-tech company, the traditional M&A approach is no longer sufficient. Legal risks can be hidden in the code, open-source licenses, and cybersecurity, to name a few. In order to identify them and safely execute the project, you need a team that combines transactional expertise with in-depth IT knowledge.
Instead of two separate advisory streams, you benefit from the support of a single team that speaks the language of you and your IT departments. We identify regulatory risks on an ongoing basis (including those related to technical issues), which requires a cross-disciplinary exchange of expertise. We safeguard the value of what is most precious: intellectual property and data.
We identify the components that create value for a technology company and then translate them into a transaction structure, terms, and documentation. Read on to find out how the M&A & technology mix works in practice.
Project: We supported Intel Corporation with the Polish aspects of its acquisition of Habana Labs—an Israeli company designing processors for machine learning (AI). The transaction represents the pinnacle of global hardware innovation.
Our role: handling the Polish aspects of the transaction. Our team combined transactional expertise with an understanding of the specifics of the AI sector to ensure a smooth process under Polish jurisdiction.
Result: effective coordination of an international technology transaction, including the specific nature of the AI market.
Project: Accel-KKR, an investment fund focused on software and technology services, acquired a majority stake in Symfonia sp. z o.o.—a group developing technologies that support business process management.
Our role: advising on the share acquisition. The Tech & M&A team analyzed the product portfolio, licensing policy, IP structure, and SaaS contracts. Together with transaction lawyers, we secured the transaction from an ownership structure perspective.
Result: The fund joined the company with a full understanding of the technological assets and business risks, which were further secured during the transaction.
Project: Infradata—a global provider of cybersecurity solutions—acquired 100% of the shares in DIM System sp. z o.o. and TUKAN IT sp. z o.o., two leading Polish companies in the IT security sector.
Our role: comprehensive legal support in the transaction. Our team not only conducted standard due diligence but also identified key risks related to security certifications, contracts with government clients, and compliance with cybersecurity regulations.
Result: legal protection for the acquisition of two leading entities and strengthening of the client’s position in the region.
At WKB Lawyers, we don’t refer you to another department. Your project is led by a team of experts who work together on a daily basis, saving your time.
Our specialists advise tech companies and clients on a daily basis to help them translate the language of technology into the language of legal issues and business decisions.
We anticipate—we secure your transaction for the challenges ahead.
A transaction lawyer and a technology expert attend the meetings together. You don’t waste time on interdepartmental communication.
We advise both buyers (funds, industry investors) and sellers (founders, tech companies).
No two tech transactions are identical. Let’s talk to see how our mix meets your transaction needs.