Bignon Lebray advised the founders and management team of Elyadata, a company specialising in artificial intelligence and data engineering, founded in 2017 and based in Paris and Tunis, in connection with its combination with Atombit, a data and artificial intelligence consulting firm backed by Palatine Private Equity.
The transaction forms part of Atombit’s growth strategy, which brings together companies specialising in data, artificial intelligence, customer experience and operational transformation. It enables the group to expand its presence in the Benelux region, as well as in French-speaking and Arabic-speaking markets.
Elyadata brings to Atombit its expertise in the design, deployment and industrialisation of artificial intelligence solutions addressing concrete operational challenges, together with its applied research activities conducted in collaboration with academic partners.
Bignon Lebray’s Role
Bignon Lebray’s involvement
Bignon Lebray’s teams advised Elyadata’s founders and management team on all legal aspects of the transaction.
Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions – Private Equity: Justine Langer, Counsel
Tax Law: Matthieu Bultel, Partner, and Louise Bras, Associate
Employment Law & Social Protetection: Marie-Charlotte Diriart, Partner, and Amandine Race, Associate
This transaction highlights Bignon Lebray’s expertise in advising business leaders, founders and shareholders on disposals and strategic combinations, particularly in the data and artificial intelligence sectors.
Deal Team:
Founders and management team
English law aspects: Stevens & Bolton (team led by Jenny Robertson)
Tunisian law aspects: PwC Tunisia (team led by Elyes Trabelsi)
Atombit
Gateley
Deloitte
