Corporate

Global businesses need people who think across borders

Corporate

Our client don’t stand still. Neither do we.

We’re trusted advisors, innovators and experts, helping clients create new opportunities, accelerate growth and realise potential. From mergers and acquisitions to private equity and public offerings, we help clients transform their business to succeed in today and tomorrow’s economy.

Our corporate experience

What we’ve achieved

Global leader in M&A deal volume

Having acted on more global M&A transactions since 2005 than any other law firm, our people have the experience to execute the most complex of cross-border deals. In 2018 Mergermarket ranked us first globally in overall M&A deal volume for the ninth consecutive year. 

Award-winning Private Equity team

Our award-winning Private Equity team has developed a track record through executing more deals than any other firm. In 2018 Mergermarket ranked us first for European Buyouts and Exits by deal volume for the second consecutive year. 

Leading Equity Capital Markets practice

Recognition for our Equity Capital Markets practice continues to grow. In the Legal 500 UK 2020 rankings we moved up two bands in the Small-Mid Cap category to Tier 2 and achieved a new Tier 4 ranking in the Mid-Large Cap category. 

Kirsty Hall, Senior Associate, Perth

I love the positive energy of the people that work here, in both my local office and offices abroad and the genuine opportunities there are to connect and collaborate with colleagues near and far!

Kirsty Hall
Laura Smit, Senior Associate, Amsterdam

DLA Piper encourages its lawyers to reach their full potential in a culture that supports growth. Being a team player, thriving on collaboration and seizing learning opportunities while promoting the firm’s values are also significant success factors.

Laura Smit
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    One firm, one global community: Martin Haller on building connections that go beyond work

    One firm, one global community: Martin Haller on building connections that go beyond work

    From Munich to Melbourne, Partner Martin Haller reflects on how collaboration across offices and cultures creates a truly connected way of working.

    Sustainability in action with Venessa Parekh

    Sustainability in action with Venessa Parekh

    For Venesssa Parekh, Head of Sustainability in EMEA and APAC, sustainability means equipping people with the knowledge and skills to understand sustainability risks and opportunities to support our clients in an evolving landscape.

    High performance starts with a supportive team: In conversation with Aimee Harper

    High performance starts with a supportive team: In conversation with Aimee Harper

    Aimee Harper, an Associate in Finance, reflects on how collaboration, collective experience and a supportive team drive high performance, personal growth and exceptional outcomes for clients.

    The path to partnership: Manuel Indelkofer’s journey

    The path to partnership: Manuel Indelkofer’s journey

    Dr. Manuel Indelkofer reflects on his journey from junior associate to partner, sharing how his approach to leadership has evolved and what aspiring partners need to succeed.

    Be bold enough to ask: Gigi Lockhart on shaping your career

    Be bold enough to ask: Gigi Lockhart on shaping your career

    Senior Associate, Gigi Lockhart shares how stepping beyond her role and taking on new challenges helped her shape her career and build relationships across DLA Piper’s international network.

    The mindset that drives high performance, with Drew Moss

    The mindset that drives high performance, with Drew Moss

    Drew Moss, Head of Talent, explores how mindset, feedback, resilience and wellbeing work together to drive sustainable high performance.

    Be curious about what comes next, with Joanne Conway

    Be curious about what comes next, with Joanne Conway

    From taking stretch assignments to embracing change, Joanne's path to Head of Inclusion & Culture for EMEA and APAC shows how progress happens when you’re willing to ask, learn and step up.

    What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh

    What makes DLA Piper different? A conversation with Peter Somekh

    Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, shares how a culture of challenge and collaboration has shaped his career, and continues to push him to grow.

    What does global mean at DLA Piper?

    What does global mean at DLA Piper?

    From London to Johannesburg, our people deliver work that crosses borders, industries, and expectations, because ambition without limits needs a global platform.

    From Summer Intern to Associate: Mihir’s journey

    From Summer Intern to Associate: Mihir’s journey

    For Mihir Joshi, joining DLA Piper felt like a natural step – from Intern to Associate, he's seen the values stay consistent while the opportunities keep expanding.

    What makes DLA Piper different? Insights from Alyson Eather

    What makes DLA Piper different? Insights from Alyson Eather

    Partner, Alyson Eather reflects on the global opportunities, varied experiences and supportive culture that have shaped her career. 

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