In a significant move within the cybersecurity sector, Vobis Ventures has successfully acquired the advisory, consulting, and transformation project-based services business from Optiv Security. Post-acquisition, this division will continue its operations under the name Optiv Consulting, maintaining its status as a major player in the cybersecurity landscape.
JSA Advocates & Solicitors played a pivotal role in facilitating this acquisition, providing comprehensive legal advice to Vobis Ventures throughout the process. The transaction was expertly handled by a team of seasoned legal professionals including Partners Anand Lakra and Prateek Mohapatra, along with Senior Associate Shikha Tripathi, Principal Associate Jinay Shah, Senior Associate Sukeshi Singh, Associate Nishi Shah, Associate Rahi Barfiwala, and Consultant Shubham Barua.
Additionally, the Employment Team advising on employment-related facets of the deal comprised Partner Preetha Soman, Principal Associate Madhur Khandelwal, and Associate Tia Matthew. Addressing data protection concerns, the Data Protection Team included Partner Probir Roy Chowdhury and Principal Associate Pranavi Pera. The Competition Team, responsible for ensuring compliance with competition laws, was led by Partner Vaibhav Choukse, Partner Ela Bali, and Principal Associate Aditi Khanna.
Vobis Ventures is recognized globally as a technology investment firm with a focus on cutting-edge technologies, particularly AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. On the other hand, Optiv Consulting is renowned for being one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity companies globally, providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to over 800 enterprise clients across various industries.
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