Luther advises Pi-Holding GmbH and proMetis Consulting GmbH on the sale of their shares in sedevo IT Consulting GmbH to the EWERK Group

The acquisition significantly expands the EWERK Group's IT security portfolio. With over 230 experts, it is becoming a strong provider of digital and secure solutions for operators of critical infrastructures. An experienced team led by Luther counsel and M&A expert Thorsten Becker has made a valuable contribution to this, enabling the complex transaction and thus strengthening IT security ‘Made in Germany’, particularly for critical infrastructure – a key topic at the moment.

sedevo IT Consulting GmbH, founded in 2008, brings extensive experience in cyber security consulting, software development and end-to-end solutions and serves well-known customers, including government institutions.

This transaction is an important step in strengthening IT security in Germany, emphasises Ronny Hauf, managing director of Pi-Holding GmbH: ‘Particularly in the area of critical infrastructure, reliable and innovative cyber security solutions are essential. sedevo has the right know-how for this and is an ideal addition to the EWERK Group. Special thanks go to the Luther team, whose outstanding expertise in the contract negotiations made this merger possible.’

Dr Guido Kemper, Managing Director of proMetis Consulting GmbH, says: ‘Dr Thorsten Becker and his experienced team have made a very valuable contribution to the successful completion of this transaction. The sound legal advice provided was crucial for a smooth implementation, which now paves the way for a strengthened IT security landscape in Germany.’

About EWERK

The EWERK Group is a leading provider of digital solutions for critical infrastructure operators. EWERK's portfolio covers the entire technological life cycle: from IT project consulting, software development & design, transition management, enterprise IT outsourcing, IT operations, managed security services and service management to the operation of server systems and specialist applications. EWERK's clients include companies and public authorities in the public sector, utilities and healthcare industries. EWERK is highly experienced in strict regulatory requirements and ensures that all solutions meet the highest standards.

For more information, please visit: www.ewerk.com

About sedevo

sedevo IT Consulting GmbH is a leading specialist in IT security consulting and software development, providing companies with innovative and holistic security solutions to future-proof their businesses. sedevo has many years of expertise in regulatory requirements such as DORA and NIS-2, making the company a valued partner for financial institutions, critical infrastructures and the public sector. With more than 30 employees at its Stuttgart and Bergisch Gladbach locations, sedevo serves well-known customers in the public sector, as well as companies in the finance and private sectors.

Further information can be found at: www.sedevo.de

For Luther:

Corporate/M&A: Dr. Thorsten Becker (Counsel, lead), Dr. Andreas Kloyer (Partner), Robert Schindler (Counsel), Julian Monden (Senior Associate), Lida Karra (Associate)

Tax law: Dr Zacharias-Alexis Schneider, LL.B., LL.M. (Partner), Jens Röhrbein (Partner), Jolanda Fiss (Associate)

Employment law: Achim Braner (Partner), Ann-Marie Jüttner (Senior Associate)