DLA Piper’s ECM team is noted for its cross-border strengths, particularly for its capabilities advising US companies pursuing IPOs and raisings in the Australian market. David Ryan is a seasoned operator with extensive experience in public M&A and capital raisings matters. Ryan co-leads the practice alongside Kelly Morrison who is praised as ‘one of the best capital markets lawyers in the country’. David Holland joined the team in February 2025, while James Nicholls departed in the same month.
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Practice head
David Ryan
Other key lawyers
Kelly Morrison; David Holland; Owen Alcorn; Sharon Carey