Gleiss Lutz has advised GlobalLogic Inc., a US subsidiary of the Japanese Hitachi Group, on the acquisition of the synvert Group from Maxburg, a leading private equity fund focused on founder-led technology companies in the German-speaking region. Completion of the transaction is expected, subject to customary regulatory approvals, in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
synvert is a leading consulting firm in the data and AI space, delivering advanced expertise in AI-driven business design, data access and governance, integration, and operations. With a portfolio of over 200 clients, synvert helps enterprises unlock value and drive intelligent, data-powered transformation. synvert employs around 550 people and has a strong presence in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, and the Middle East.
The Hitachi Group is a globally operating Japanese technology conglomerate with over 280,000 employees worldwide. Its US subsidiary, GlobalLogic, is headquartered in Silicon Valley and is a leading partner in the field of digital engineering. With more than 32,000 employees, GlobalLogic supports companies worldwide in designing and implementing AI-driven products, platforms, and digital experiences.
The following Gleiss Lutz team, led by Dr. Ralf Morshäuser and Dr. Rainer Loges (both partners, M&A, Munich), advised the Hitachi Group and GlobalLogic:
Franz-Ferdinand Guggenmos, Ansgar Johannes Grosch (both Munich), Dr. Philipp Pordzik (Frankfurt, all M&A), Dr. Jacob von Andreae (partner), Aylin Hoffs (counsel, both Public Law, Düsseldorf), Dr. Matthias Werner (partner), Dr. Josefine Börner, Magdalena Rauch (all IP/Tech, Munich), Dr. Moritz Holm-Hadulla (partner), Dr. Iris Benedikt-Buckenleib (counsel), Dr. Antonia Hagedorn, Dr. Matthias Reiner (all Competition/Antitrust, Munich), Dr. Marcus Reischl (partner, Frankfurt), Tabea Leidinger (Frankfurt, both Compliance & Investigations), Dr. Ocka Stumm (partner, Frankfurt), Dr. Hendrik Marchal (counsel, Hamburg), Julian Kettemer (Frankfurt, all Tax), Dr. Johannes Niewerth (partner, Hamburg/London), Lesley A. Milde (Hamburg, both Real Estate), Thomas Kulzer (counsel), Dr. Jan-Alexander Lange (counsel), Dr. Niklas Kaiser (all Banking & Finance, Frankfurt), Dr. Tobias Johannes Abend (counsel), Lea Kuhr (both Frankfurt, both Employment), Dr. Manuel Klar (counsel, Data Protection, Munich).
Gleiss Lutz acted as lead counsel in cooperation with the following law firms: Pérez-Llorca (Spain and Portugal), Walder Wyss (Switzerland), Hadef & Partners (UAE), Honigman (USA), Brodies (UK), and Schoenherr (Croatia).
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