Epiq to Acquire Majority Stake in Controle, LLC
Epiq, a global leader in the legal services industry, today announced that it acquired a majority interest in Controle, LLC, a leader in information governance services and solutions.
The acquisition allows Epiq to further enhance the comprehensive suite of solutions it delivers to clients through a talented team of information governance and GDPR experts.
“The acquisition of Controle enhances our existing expertise and technology around information governance and GDPR,” said Mike Rogalski, president of eDiscovery, Epiq. “It will increase our ability to deliver services designed to help clients take control of and manage their electronic data through the use of experts, proprietary software and unique workflows.”
“We are thrilled to be joining the Epiq family and to extend our products and services to their client base,” said Kevin Barnicle, chief executive officer of Controle. “The global presence, vision, and operations at Epiq present an exciting opportunity for our existing clients and team at Controle.”
As a result of the transaction, eDiscovery clients of both organizations will have immediate access to the deeper and broadened range of best-in-class legal technology solutions Epiq and Controle provide globally. The acquisition also provides the ability to scale investment in Controle services and technology.
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