On November 22, 2022, Ciena Corporation, a networking systems, services and software company, announced that it acquired long-standing client of the firm, Benu Networks, Inc. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Benu is a leading software and solutions provider focused on simplifying broadband access networks using a portfolio of field-proven, cloud-native software solutions. The acquisition will enable Ciena to reduce expenses and improve sustainability for its customers.
The WilmerHale team advising Benu Networks was led by Tal Hacohen, Avery Reaves, Mick Bain, Kimberly Wethly, Scott Kilgore, Julie Hogan Rodgers, Ciara Baker, Jeff Johnson, Sarah Hogan, Kirk Nahra, Ben Kelsey, Lauren Leonard, Virginia Pavlick and Gavin Tullis.