The DLA Piper LLP (US) capital markets team advises global investment banks, institutional investors, as well as domestic and foreign issuers on a wide range of equity transactions. The group is recognised for its work on innovative deals across the digital assets, technology, life sciences and consumer sectors. The practice is led by New York-based Josh Kaufman and Washington, DC-based Era Anagnosti. Kaufman focuses on advising high-growth companies on strategic development and transformational transactions. Anagnosti is noted for her corporate governance expertise, regularly counselling on disclosure and compliance matters. Stephen Alicanti adds further depth with experience in registered offerings and private placements of equity securities. Bianca LaCaille excels in international and going-private transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA is by far the most reliable and trustworthy law firm we work with. I never need to worry about them meeting deadlines. Their teams always go above and beyond.’
‘Stephen Alicanti is fantastic to work with, works on all of our most complicated transactions and never misses. Bianca LaCaille is the best associate to work with on Stephen's team, wish she could be on all of our deals.’
Key clients
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
- Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
- BTIG, LLC
- TD Securities
- JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC
- Needham & Company, LLC
- BMO Capital Markets Corporation
- Clear Street
- Cohen & Co.
- Stifel
Work highlights
Advised Corvex, Inc on its all-stock merger with Movano Inc.
Advised Yorkville Acquisition Corp on its $6.42 billion business combination with Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
Advised Cantor Fitzgerald & Co as dealer manager on numerous PIPE deals focused on the emerging market for crypto asset financing. This included a $750 million PIPE, with an additional $750 million in potential financing upon the exercise of warrants, which increased total proceeds to $1.5 billion.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Joshua Kaufman; Era Anagnosti
Other key lawyers
Stephen Alicanti; Bianca LaCaille