Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - USA
What the team is known for
A 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. The New York office is renowned for playing a leading role in the firm's work on international transactions, while the firm's West Coast hub in California also serves as a key location for its global technology practice.
The firm's US corporate team typically works alongside colleagues across the firm's extensive international network, with expertise in, and organised by, geographies, practice groups and industry sectors. It represents a mix of US and overseas companies from start-ups to mature businesses, handling a mix of mid-market venture capital and private equity to larger public company deals. Strong US and global resources offer clients experience in key, secondary and emerging markets and enable the firm to execute a high volume of M&A deals, attracting numerous clients which require a global one-stop shop.
Strengths
"DLA can help us globally on any issue we encounter."
"DLA handled this complex cross-border matter with ease; they made it look routine."
Notable practitioners
Jonathan Klein in New York is a key contact.
