Praised for being ‘commercially astute and very knowledgeable’, DLA Piper is known for its cross-border capability and strength on both issuer and underwriter mandates, particularly on AIM. The team handles IPOs, secondary offerings, redomiciliations and take-privates, often advising dual-listed and foreign companies. Its ability to tap into the firm’s global network makes it a strong choice for complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Both Robert Newman and Martin Penn head up the team; Newman is public company specialist, acting for issuers and banks on IPOs, secondary offerings, public M&A, step-ups and general equity-related transactions, while Penn is noted for his expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors. The 'pragmatic and approachable' Karin Kirschner brings extensive experience advising both bidders and targets on public takeovers and mergers under the UK Takeover Code.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is approachable, flexible and easy to deal with. Their approach is pragmatic and proportionate.'
- 'Alex Tamlyn - the best.'
- 'Martin Penn - spot on advice, readily applicable.'
- 'Karin Krschner - pragmatic and approachable.'
- 'The teams we have worked with are all personable, commercially astute and very knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- HUTCHMED (China) Limited
- Keywords Studios plc
- Learning Technologies Group plc
- CVS Group plc
- YouGov plc
- Science Group £207m
- Accesso Technology Group plc
- Netcall plc
- Intercede Group plc
- Knights Group plc
- Eurasia Mining
- Watkin Jones plc
- Maintel plc
- Staffline Group plc
- Zoo Digital plc
- Mothercare plc
- European Metal Holdings
- Fusion Antibodies plc
- Alien Metals Limited
- Seen plc
Work highlights
Advised Keyword Studios on GBP2.1 billion bid by EQT.
Acted for Singer Capital Markets Securities Limited as sole broker and Nomad to Niox Group plc on its GBP 21 million tender offer.
Working alongside the management team of the Revolution Bars group and FTI Consulting (the group's financial advisors) to plan and successfully implement a Part 26A Restructuring Plan ("RP") for Revolution Bars Limited ("Plan Company").
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Robert Newman; Martin Penn
Other key lawyers
Russell Holden; Karin Kirschner; Alex Tamlyn