CRN.com reports that Sydney-based IT consulting firm ITNewcom has been acquired by Asia-Pacific law firm MinterEllison, in a transaction the agency is calling a “legal first”.
The reports goes on to say…..
The deal will see ITNewcom complement MinterEllison’s technology legal offering and form a substantial part of the new MinterEllison Technology Consulting practice, which is part of a broader Technology Solutions practice.
MinterEllison chief executive Tony Harrington said the merger would enhance the firm’s ability to offer integrated solutions.
“We believe this transaction is both a game-changing and sector-changing move for a top-tier law firm such as ours. It is a decisive step in the implementation of our firm’s 2020 strategy,” he said.
A new leadership group within the law firm has formed comprising of ITNewcom chief executive Brendan Welsh, MinterEllison technology practice lead Anthony Lloyd, cyber security specialist Paul Kallenbach and strategic procurement and IT project specialist Amanda Story.
Full report at https://www.crn.com.au/news/law-firm-minterellison-acquires-sydney-based-it-provider-itnewcom-467588
