CMS has advised Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a global leader in industrial automation and control, on the acquisition of Intellisync, a provider of cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions, and WiSNAM, a developer of advanced grid control and energy management technologies. Both companies will be integrated into BaxEnergy, Yokogawa’s wholly owned subsidiary specializing in renewable energy management solutions.
The transaction represents a strategic step for Yokogawa in creating a digital hub for renewable energy and decarbonization, expanding its capabilities in cybersecurity and advanced grid control systems. Intellisync brings expertise in cybersecurity-as-a-service, operating a 24/7 network and security operations center, while WiSNAM contributes cutting-edge solutions for controlling renewable and distributed energy resources, including its flagship Power Plant Controller.
Yokogawa, headquartered in Tokyo and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is a leading global provider of industrial automation, control, and sustainability solutions, with operations in over 60 countries.
CMS supported Yokogawa on all legal aspects of the transaction with a team led by Pietro Cavasola (Partner) and Serena Carroli (Counsel). The team ensured smooth execution of the deal, reinforcing CMS’s role as a trusted advisor in complex cross-border transactions in the energy and technology sectors.
