Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Intel in Pending Acquisition of Classiq Technologies

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Intel in Pending Acquisition of Classiq Technologies Matt Swayne October 28, 2026 Industry News Insider Brief Intel agreed to acquire quantum computing software provider Classiq Technologies, with legal advice from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. The proposed acquisition would combine Classiq’s software synthesis platform with Intel’s spin-qubit manufacturing and existing software to create a full-stack quantum computing platform. The deal would position Intel to add quantum processing units to its portfolio of CPUs, GPUs and application-specific integrated circuits. PRESS RELEASE — Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advised Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) as it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Classiq Technologies Ltd, a leading provider of quantum computing software. The combination of Classiq’s synthesis platform with Intel’s spin-qubit manufacturing and existing software would create a user-friendly full-stack quantum computing platform, enabling the promising technology to mature into a mainstream computing business. The combination would enable Intel to become a full-stack quantum solutions provider, while also allowing the company to add Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) to its already diverse compute platform portfolio spanning Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) and application-specific integrated circuit (ASICs). More information on the transaction can be found here.

The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader cross-border and cross-practice deal team was led by partners Jane Ross (M&A, Silicon Valley), John Brockland (IP, San Francisco), Michael Frank (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, Silicon Valley), Tao Leung (Employment, Los Angeles), Nicola Lemay (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, Boston), Scott Loughlin (Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity, Washington, D.C.), Aleksandar Dukic (International Trade & Investment, Washington, D.C.), Christian Larson (International Trade & Investment, Washington, D.C.), David Emanuelson (Antitrust & Competition, San Francisco), Kevin Greenslade (Securities & Public Company Advisory, Northern Virginia), Falk Schöning and Michael J. Frese (both Antitrust & Competition, Brussels), Caitlin Weeks (M&A, London), Jacky Scanlan-Dyas (M&A, Tokyo), Volker Geyrhalter (M&A, Munich), Luca Picone (Private Equity & Funds, Milan), and Jaap Geleijns (M&A, Amsterdam), Senior Antitrust Officer – APAC Jiaming Zhang (Antitrust & Competition, Hong Kong), and senior attorney Stephen Ries (M&A, Philadelphia). Additional deal support was provided by counsel John Fraczek (IP, Denver), Chasse Osborn (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, Boston), Deborah Wei (International Trade & Investment, Washington, D.C.), Ilana Kattan (Antitrust & Competition, Washington, D.C.), Brendan Oldham (Securities & Public Company Advisory, Washington, D.C.), Stefan Kirwitzke (Antitrust & Competition, Brussels), Mark Vincent (Private Equity & Funds, Singapore), Cornelius Naumann (M&A, Munich), and Martino Filippi (M&A, Milan), senior associates Samantha Seiden (M&A, Los Angeles), Hao-Kai Pai (International Trade & Investment, Washington, D.C.), and Laura Wouters (Banking & Loan Finance, Madrid), and associates Kaitlyn Hittelman (M&A, Los Angeles), Isolte Beal and Sawyer Linde (both M&A, Silicon Valley), Richard Corredor and Dustin Poore (IP, San Francisco), Isabelle Dean (IP, Washington, D.C.), Laura Penaranda (Employment, Los Angeles), Olivia McCann (Employment, New York), Pat Bruny and Matthew Eley (Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Washington, D.C.), Kassandra DiPietro (Antitrust & Competition, Washington, D.C.), Etienne Durand and Anastasia Vernikou (both Antitrust and Competition, Brussels), Zuzanna Krzyzos (M&A, London), Sylvie Sheng and Will Tan (both M&A, Tokyo), Ferdinand Kenter (M&A, Munich), and Paola Rossi (M&A, Milan), trainee solicitor Jake Robins (M&A, London), and law clerk Brendan Chisholm (Tax, Pensions & Benefits, Denver). Keep track of everything going on in the Quantum Technology Market. In one place.

Learn More Topics acquisition, Classiq, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, intel, legal Matt SwayneWith a several-decades long background in journalism and communications, Matt Swayne has worked as a science communicator for an R1 university for more than 12 years, specializing in translating high tech and deep tech for the general audience. He has served as a writer, editor and analyst at The Quantum Insider since its inception. In addition to his service as a science communicator, Matt also develops courses to improve the media and communications skills of scientists and has taught courses. [email protected] Share Stay Ahead of QuantumGet the latest research, company news, and market intelligence every week. Subscribe Free MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE IntelInvestorUnited States · 10001+ FTEsIntel's mission is to drive the future of technology to contribute to a better world. By advancing in areas such as AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel is central to many innovations.→ClassiqCompanyIsrael · 51-100 FTEsClassiq Technologies specializes in quantum computing software, focusing on enabling the design, optimization, analysis, and deployment of quantum algorithms. It develops a high-level quantum algorithm design platform (IDE, compiler, “OS”) that transforms functional models into optimized, hardware-aware quantum circuits to address the challenge of gate-level complexity. It emphasizes abstraction, circuit synthesis, and resource optimization, working with enterprises, researchers, and hardware/cloud providers to deliver scalable quantum software.→ More in Industry News Shionogi Wins NEDO Award for Quantum-Assisted Drug DiscoveryOctober 29, 2026PsiQuantum Unveils Optical Circuit Switch for AI Data CentersOctober 28, 2026NVision and HyperLight Partner to Develop Photonic Quantum ChipsOctober 28, 2026 Related Articles Industry NewsIntel’s Classiq Deal May Signal a Pivot From Quiet Quantum Effort To Active CommercializationMatt SwayneOctober 28, 2026Capital Markets, Industry NewsIntel to Acquire Classiq to Create a Full-stack Quantum Computing PlatformMatt SwayneOctober 26, 2026Capital Markets, Industry NewsPlurilock Sets Vote on Quantum eMotion AcquisitionMatt SwayneOctober 21, 2026