DLA Piper guides I2X Technologies in strategic acquisition by CIRI, fueling next stage of growth

DLA Piper advised I2X Technologies (I2X) in its acquisition by Alaska native regional corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI). I2X, a provider of engineer services, enterprise IT software, and mission support for government clients, will now operate under OSC Global, an IT, cybersecurity, and professional services leader.

“DLA Piper provided exceptional strategic counsel at every stage of this transaction, from early preparation through a successful close,” said Teresa Porter, Founder, President, and CEO of I2X Technologies. "They were instrumental in helping us achieve an outcome that positions I2X for its next phase of growth.”

“Having worked with I2X through multiple stages of its development, it was especially meaningful to support the company at this pivotal moment,” said Jeffrey Houle, Chair of DLA Piper’s Aerospace, Defense, Government Services Transactional practice. “Our team was focused on executing an efficient transaction that reflects I2X’s strengths and direction.”

Alongside Houle (Washington, DC), the DLA Piper team includes Partners Jason Juall (Atlanta), Jordan Bailowitz (Baltimore), William Bartow (Philadelphia), Julia Kovacs, and Jennifer Kashatus (both Washington, DC); Of Counsel Brad Jorgensen (Austin), Senior Attorney Cara Hupprich (Northern, VA), and Associates Sydney Hu, Maddie Burdick (both Atlanta), Andrew Current, and Peter Young (both Washington, DC).

With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been rated number one in global M&A volume for 16 consecutive years by Mergermarket and ranked number one in VC, PE, and M&A in combined global deal volume by PitchBook.

DLA Piper’s Aerospace and Defense practice offers a multidisciplinary international team with deep experience across the defense contracting lifecycle, from bid preparation and regulatory compliance to contract performance and dispute resolution. Our integrated team of government contracts specialists and corporate attorneys adeptly manage complex transactions — including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships — essential for success in this rigorously regulated sector. Drawing upon extensive experience with federal acquisition regulations and national security mandates, we provide comprehensive legal counsel that safeguards compliance while facilitating clients’ strategic growth within the aerospace and defense industry.