Showcasing substantial expertise on all aspects of the EU AI Act — regularly handling compliance and governance work — DLA Piper is lauded by clients for its ‘pragmatic, business-focused approach’. The firm has strong cross-sector knowledge, spanning from energy to tech, alongside displaying multi-jurisdictional capabilities. Practice head Gareth Stokes specialises in information technology and intellectual property-driven transactions, while Phillip Kelly concentrates on government contracting and outsourcing. Ryan Harrison advises on strategic procurement contracts, and Richard Taylor mainly acts on behalf of clients in the life science sector. Both Jennifer Dale and Michael Stead are also recommended. All named lawyers are based in Birmingham.
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Practice head
Gareth Stokes
Other key lawyers
Phillip Kelly; Ryan Harrison; Richard Taylor; Jennifer Dale; Daniel Cowley; Michael Stead