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A&O Shearman advises Infinigate on the acquisition of Wavelink

A&O Shearman has advised the Swiss Infinigate Group, a leading technology platform and specialist in cybersecurity, cloud and network infrastructure, in connection with a strategic investment in Wavelink, a fast-growing IT distributor specializing in cybersecurity and mobility, with strong credentials in the Australian market.

The investment provides Infinigate with an entry into the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) market. The agreement was sealed on 4 July, with immediate effect.

The partnership between Infinigate and Wavelink is designed to fuel both organizations' growth plans. Infinigate gains a majority stake in Wavelink, which will continue to operate autonomously with the existing management team. retaining a significant share of the business. Wavelink continues to operate under the Wavelink brand, which has built significant trust and recognition in Australia, adding the “an Infinigate Group company” tagline.

The international A&O Shearman team included partners Aaron Kenavan (Corporate/M&A/Private Equity, Sydney) and Dr Roman A. Kasten (Corporate/M&A/Private Equity, Frankfurt), senior associates Rebecca McGee-Collett (Corporate/M&A/Private Equity, Sydney) and Dr Jan Holst (Corporate/M&A/Private Equity, Hamburg), as well as associates Matthew Rubery (Corporate/M&A/Private Equity, Sydney) and Jodie Llewellyn (Corporate/M&A/ Private Equity, Sydney).