Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
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02073 490 296Chambers Review
A law firm frequently endorsed for its geographic reach, DLA Piper is highlighted by sources as delivering an integrated approach to an array of transactional and contentious proceedings. Across its network, the firm has a strong commitment to sector groups and industry-focused expertise, with retail, pharmaceuticals and technology representing key areas of focus.
Offering clients a vast network of offices and affiliate offices across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South and North America, the London team provides a global solution for clients in M&A and provides a full service to support transactional teams. The law firm has a strong handle on US markets, and is able to utilise multiple US teams to receive and drive transatlantic M&A from the UK, across a wide range of sectors. Similarly, the UK team regularly collaborates with internal colleagues on a variety of public and private M&A transactions touching numerous global jurisdictions, largely operating in the cross-border mid-market space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA has the full roster of industry specialists, functional groups, and worldwide geographic coverage."
"DLA's London team at the centre managed the complex transaction well, relying on the breadth of their network to ensure local management teams were supported with the right legal advice, but coordinating everything through a single team in London of experienced professionals."
"DLA Piper are very, very good on complex transactions. I tend to use them more for cross-border transactions because of their strong international infrastructure."
"DLA has the full roster of industry specialists, functional groups, and worldwide geographic coverage."
"DLA's London team at the centre managed the complex transaction well, relying on the breadth of their network to ensure local management teams were supported with the right legal advice, but coordinating everything through a single team in London of experienced professionals."
"DLA Piper are very, very good on complex transactions. I tend to use them more for cross-border transactions because of their strong international infrastructure."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Baird is known for his provision of transactional advice, particularly regarding private equity. He has extensive expertise of sub-Saharan Africa and is active on advising African-run companies on major M&A and private equity deals.