Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 4
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
You can learn more about our practice at dlapiper.com.
Chambers Review
DLA Piper maintains a respected practice that is well placed to advise an international clientele on prominent, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is valued for its depth of resources and for its venture capital expertise, particularly within the technology sector and disruptive industries. It acts for an impressive list of prominent private equity firms and other private investors, as well as major corporate clients. Notable clients include BlackRock Financial Management, Leidos and Aspen Technology.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised the ASX-listed technology company Nearmap on its AUD1.05 billion acquisition by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong commercial acumen and, in addition to helping us focus on the key issues, are able to offer guidance and support during negotiations."
"They anticipate the client's need and have ready responses before we even have questions."
"They have a strong commercial acumen and, in addition to helping us focus on the key issues, are able to offer guidance and support during negotiations."
"They anticipate the client's need and have ready responses before we even have questions."
Notable Practitioners
David Ryan practises from the Sydney office, where he acts on public M&A for a prestigious clientele, augmenting this work with advice on ECM transactions, reconstructions and recapitalisations.
"His strength lies in his significant amount of experience, particularly in the M&A process for public companies in the Australian market."
"David is a tremendously commercial, very level-headed adviser."