Well-regarded for its ‘client centred approach’ and ’strong understanding of the industry’, DLA Piper UK LLP advises a broad range of clients across the life sciences, manufacturing, public, tech, and infrastructure sectors on complex corporate and commercial mandates. The practice is jointly steered by James Kerrigan and Sarah Bell. Kerrigan is noted for his strong focus on private equity transactions, while Bell’s expertise spans high-value outsourcing projects and joint venture arrangements. Elsewhere in the team, Peter Brook is a key figure for commercial advisory work, particularly on matters involving supply chains, distribution networks, and collaboration agreements, while Gemma Cowap handles all aspects of commercial work with a particular focus on structuring and documenting all forms of both private and public sector partnerships, joint ventures and other forms of commercial collaboration.
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‘The quality, efficiency and attitude of the staff provided was exemplary. The specific programmes the team provided advice with were very high profile, time-bound and of high national importance and the team were always available throughout and provided a huge effort and high quality service.'
'Their approach to the team was highly collaborative and the service they provided was vital to a successful outcome of the contracts.’
Key clients
- Duracell
- Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
James Kerrigan; Sarah Bell
Other key lawyers
Peter Brook; Gemma Cowap; Mark Beardwood; Rhiannon Bidwell