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Dentons advises Digitalk on its sale to Hansen Technologies

January 6, 2026

London—Dentons has advised the founder shareholders of Digitalk on its sale to ASX-listed Hansen Technologies, a global provider of industry-specific software products and expertise. Digitalk is a provider of Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and carrier-grade platforms for the global communications industry.

Justin Norris, Founder of Digitalk, said: “The team at Dentons provided clear, practical advice at every stage of the transaction. They were excellent at cutting through complexity and explaining issues in a way that allowed us to remain focused on the commercial outcome. Their responsiveness, transparency and collaborative approach made them a pleasure to work with.”

Joseph Collingwood, Corporate partner at Dentons, said: “We are delighted to have supported Justin and the Digitalk management team on this milestone transaction. Transactions like this draw on our extensive experience advising founder-led and management-led businesses on M&A exits, combining technical expertise with a nuanced understanding of the commercial and personal considerations at play, to help deliver a successful transaction.”

The Dentons team advising on the transaction was led by Corporate partner Joseph Collingwood, supported by Corporate associates Brad Sykes and Emily Bowler, Tax partner Lorna McCaa and Tax consultant John Finnick, and Competition partner Melanie Martin and Competition associate Jacob Reilly.

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