DLA Piper LLP (US) is recognised for its strength in executive compensation and employee benefits, particularly in high-value M&A. The firm has a strong track record advising on cross-border deals, complex equity arrangements, and post-transaction integration. Led by Rita Patel, Richard Ashley , Julia Kovacs, Michelle Lara, and Keith Ranta, the team is well-positioned to support clients on intricate compensation structures and strategic benefits planning.
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Key clients
- Stripe, Inc.
- QUALCOMM Incorporated
- Philip Morris Products S.A.
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- Forward Air Corporation
- Hewlett Packard (HP)
- Arlington Capital Partners
- Silvaco Group Inc.
- Essence Ventures LLC
- Berry Holdco LLC
Work highlights
Representation of Forward Airin its US $2.1B acquisition of Omni Logistics, LLC, leading on all employee benefits and executive compensation-related matters.
Representation ofHewlett Packard,in the divestiture of a major international division of the business through an asset sale transaction involving operations in 15 countries.
Representation ofNemetschek Group in the acquisition of GoCanvas Holdings for approximately $770 million and in other pending acquisitions.
Lawyers
Practice head
Rita M. Patel
Other key lawyers
Richard Ashley; Julia Kovacs; Michelle Lara; Keith Ranta