With a client base that spans private firms, private equity investors, public companies, and entrepreneurs, the team at DLA Piper is praised for its ‘pragmatic approach’ and ’commercial acumen’. The team covers a broad range of corporate and commercial work, particularly within tech, insurance, and healthcare. The practice is jointly steered by James Kerrigan and Lee Brierley, who are both known for navigating complex commercial deals. Jonathan Watkins focuses on acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings, while Yunus Maka primarily acts for international clients. Andrew Phillips stands out for his private equity expertise, and the ‘impressive’ David Booth is recognised for his industrial sector knowledge.
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Testimonials
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- 'The responsiveness of the team, the knowledge and internal collaboration to ensure that as a client my requests are handled is superb and makes our day-to-day easier. The diversity of the team is great to see and the longevity of the team with little turnover which helps with the relationship with the team.'
- 'DLA Piper has a fantastic team with a deep understanding of our business. Their expertise and dedication have been instrumental in supporting us with two of our largest procurement contracts. The team's pragmatic approach and commercial acumen ensured that the complex conditions of the contracts were clearly explained and tailored to our needs.'
Key clients
- Aerocloud Systems
- ABM Industries Inc
Work highlights
Advising Beech Tree Private Equity and the management team on the sale of Transparity Solutions.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
James Kerrigan; Lee Brierley
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Watkins; Yunus Maka; Andrew Phillips; David Booth; Chris Wilson