DLA Piper fields a well-regarded competition practice with strong capabilities across merger control, foreign direct investment, investigations, and behavioural matters. The team continues to advise on a number of high-value mandates, including multi-billion-pound public takeovers and complex leveraged buyouts. Practice head Matt Evans is praised by international clients for his adept handling of multijurisdictional filings. Alexandra Kamerling leads on several of the firm’s flagship merger control instructions. Sarah Smith left the practice in March 2025.
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'High performing and highly capable practice with one of the best cross-border capabilities on the market.’
'Mid-sized firm, good partner team, pragmatic commercial approach to achieving merger clearance most efficiently.'
Key clients
- Keywords Studios
- Warner Bros. Discovery
Work highlights
Advised Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global on the sale of All3Media.
Practice head
Matt Evans
Other key lawyers
Sam Szlezinger; Alexandra Kamerling; Chloe Cumber; Alistair White; Martin Ström