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We’re a global business law firm transforming how legal services are delivered.

We’re constantly challenging the expectations of what a law firm is and can be. For our people, that means a unique opportunity to build careers exactly tailored to their aspirations and strengths. With a global network of offices, clients in every major sector and an innate desire to innovate, this is where you’ll seize opportunities of today and tomorrow. Come and see who we are and what we stand for.

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Life at DLA Piper

At DLA Piper, we don’t put limits on our people. Starting with ensuring everyone can be themselves, to providing everything they need to realise their full potential, you’ll have everything you need to seize the world of opportunity on offer.

Sustainability

Sustainability and ESG are core to our firm. Our team plays a crucial role in helping clients transition to and thrive in a sustainable future.

Inclusion and positive
social impact

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people.

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DLA Piper in The Netherlands

Our Amsterdam office was established in 2005, and is now home to more than 250 people – including over 150 lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax advisers – providing high-quality legal services to our Dutch and global clients. We combine the best of both worlds: we're deeply rooted in the Dutch market and part of a global network working in more than 40 countries.

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Opportunities and achievements

Where innovation meets opportunity

The atmosphere in our Amsterdam office is what sets us apart. We foster a culture that’s both entrepreneurial and collaborative, where ambition drives us to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. 

And as a firm, we have a real focus on providing pro bono legal advice, training, and representation for those in need. As strong advocates for the rights of children and migrants, we run a 10-week legal training programme called Know Your Rights, specifically designed for refugees and asylum seekers.

Achieving excellence together

We are very proud of all our rankings and awards, and in particular on being awarded:

#1 Global M&A by volume for the last fourteen years (Mergermarket, 2010-2023)
#1 Europe M&A by volume for the last eleven years (Mergermarket, 2013-2023)
#1 Benelux M&A by deal count (Bloomberg, 2022-2023)
Band 1 Corporate/M&A by Chambers Europe, 2024
Band 2 Banking & Finance by Chambers Europe, 2024
Tier 2 Real Estate by Legal 500, 2024 and Tier 2 Tax by Legal 500, 2024

Empowering early talent

Twice a year, we host the Talent Class for law students at our local and international offices. Over the course of five days, you’ll work with your team to pitch to an international client, gaining hands-on experience in personal development and a realistic insight into life at DLA Piper.

Collaboration at our core

We take pride in working collaboratively across our practice groups and departments. Our quarterly Office Talk meetings bring everyone together to discuss how we can enhance our ways of working, strengthen our support for each other, and make collaboration more seamless and enjoyable.

Gabriël Alting Siberg, Lawyer, Amsterdam

The best part of working for DLA Piper is getting to work with such a wonderful and driven group of national and international colleagues.

Gabriël Alting Siberg
Annica Botha, Billing Assistant, Amsterdam

DLA Piper is very inclusive and diverse. Everyone is welcome and treated respectfully.

Annica Botha
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