London, 24 September 2026 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has advised IBM on its acquisition of Logiq Consulting, a UK cyber security consultancy specializing in secure digital transformation for the defence, Critical National Infrastructure and public sectors.
Logiq Consulting provides specialist capabilities spanning cyber security assurance, Secure by Design, secure systems engineering, digital transformation and secure managed services. The acquisition strengthens IBM Consulting’s cyber security and sovereign technology capabilities, complementing its existing hybrid cloud and AI offering.
Commenting on the deal, partner John Livesey said: “We are delighted to have supported IBM on this acquisition, which further strengthens its capabilities in secure digital transformation and cyber security. The transaction reflects the growing importance of security and resilience as organizations across the UK defence and public sectors accelerate their digital transformation.”
The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team was led from London by Private Equity partner John Livesey, with support from Washington, D.C.-based M&A partner Will Yavinsky, senior associate Blaise Salle, associates Olivia Wallwork, Lili Crawshaw and Coco Brown, and trainees Simeng Fan, Lilyana Georgieva and Neave Taylor.
Additional support was provided by counsel Christopher Peacock and senior associate Juliette Parkinson on NSIA, regulatory and procurement matters; partner Tom Eyre-Brook and senior associate James Hotchkiss on tax; and partner Fiona Bantock and counsel Callum Fowers on ESI. Partner Malcolm Parry, senior associate Ellie Thwaites and trainee Gwyneth To advised on defence sector matters, while counsel Charlie Schute and associate Bethan Savage provided W&I advice. Partner Louise Crawford advised on IT, and senior associate David Middleton on finance. Partner Aline Doussin and senior associate Nav Moonga provided export control advice, while partner Sahira Khwaja, senior associate Grace Gladdle and associate Jackson Almond advised on IP. Employment advice was provided by partner Ed Bowyer and senior associate Eleanor Doubleday-Wood.
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