White & Case LLP has advised Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services present in more than 40 countries, on the acquisition of digital strategy and experience design consultancy Idean Enterprises Oy.

"We advised Capgemini on a strategically important transaction that will strengthen its digital leadership," said Helsinki-based White & Case partner Timo Airisto, who led the Firm's deal team.

Idean, which is headquartered in Palo Alto with additional studios in Austin, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Helsinki and Berlin, focuses primarily on digital user experience, customer experience and digital strategy. Its acquisition is a part of Capgemini’s growth strategy focused on innovation and digital experience, particularly in North America.

The White & Case team which advised on the transaction was led by partner Timo Airisto (Helsinki) and included partners Janko Lindros (Helsinki), Pontus Lindfelt (Brussels), Henrik Patel (New York) and Jason Rabbitt-Tomita (Silicon Valley), with support from associates Eerika Halme, Pia Laaksonen (Helsinki), Sebastian Multala (Brussels), Robin Heszkel (New York), Christina Raquel (Silicon Valley), Gabriela Rodriguez (Miami), Siyuan Pan (Singapore) and Yasmin Weber (Berlin).