DLA Piper Advises Ragnarok in its Acquisition by CASE

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DLA Piper advised Ragnarok Technologies (Ragnarok) in its acquisition by CASE, a portfolio company of private equity fund AE Industrial Partners and a provider of high-end software development and cloud engineering services.

Ragnarok is a leading provider of advanced IT solutions to the US government, as well as commercial enterprises. Ragnarok offers services in systems engineering, software development, cybersecurity, and program management.

"The decision to sell our business marked a pivotal milestone. From day one, DLA Piper demonstrated unparalleled market insight and innovative problem-solving, always keeping our goals front and center. Their adeptness at managing challenges, providing clear and actionable guidance, and assuming much of the transactional workload allowed us to remain focused on advancing our mission. What truly distinguished DLA Piper was their genuinely collaborative approach – they didn’t just advise us; they were focused on helping us achieve long-term success, ultimately delivering a result that exceeded all expectations," said Ethan Grambow, CEO and Co-Founder of Ragnarok.

"We are honored to have advised Ragnarok on this landmark transaction,” said Jeffrey Houle, Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services Transactional practice. “Collaborating with such an innovative and mission-driven organization was a privilege, and we are excited to see Ragnarok continue to thrive in this next chapter of its journey."

Along with Houle (Washington, DC), the DLA Piper team included Partners Julia Kovacs (Washington, DC) and Thomas Pilkerton III and Jordan Bailowitz (both Baltimore); Of Counsel Brad Jorgensen (Austin); Senior Attorney Cara Hupprich (Northern Viriginia); and Associates Traneke Hamrick (Washington, DC) and Brendan Kelly (Baltimore).

With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for 15 consecutive years, according to Mergermarket, and ranked as number one in VC, PE and M&A in combined global deal volume according to PitchBook.

DLA Piper’s Aerospace and Defense practice offers a multidisciplinary international team with deep experience across the defense contracting lifecycle, from bid preparation and regulatory compliance to contract performance and dispute resolution. Our integrated team of government contracts specialists and corporate attorneys adeptly manage complex transactions — including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships —essential for success in this rigorously regulated sector. Drawing upon extensive experience with federal acquisition regulations and national security mandates, we provide comprehensive legal counsel that safeguards compliance while facilitating clients’ strategic growth within the aerospace and defense industry.

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