We are advising Tailwind Capital and Core BTS on the transaction

Davis Polk is advising Tailwind Capital and Core BTS on the acquisition of Core BTS by Nomura Research Institute. The transaction is expected to close in December 2021, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Core BTS is a technology consulting and managed service provider recognized for accelerating the adoption of digital technology to transform business. Core BTS delivers robust cloud, modern workplace, collaboration, security, and networking solutions to clients nationwide. Tailwind Capital is a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented investments in targeted sectors within technology & business services, healthcare and industrial services. Founded in 1965, NRI is a leading global provider of consulting services and system solutions, including management consulting, system integration and IT management and solutions for the financial, manufacturing, retail and service industries.

The Davis Polk corporate team includes partner Leonard Kreynin and associates Sharanjit Kaur Sandhu and Allison N. First. Partner Adam Kaminsky is providing executive compensation advice. The intellectual property and technology transactions team includes partner Pritesh P. Shah and associate Chelsea Renter. Partner Ethan R. Goldman and associate Liang Zhang are providing tax advice. Members of the Davis Polk team are based in the New York and Washington DC offices.