DLA Piper fields a ‘top-tier team’, advising a leading portfolio of household names and international corporates on cross-border, complex M&A transactions, along with multijurisdictional restructurings. The team has particular strength in the healthcare and life sciences sector, along with the technology, energy, and retail spaces. Leading the team are John Gallon and Matthew Duncombe, both with broad practices with expertise advising on M&A and private equity transactions. Gallon works closely with US-based clients, and focuses on the tech and consumer goods sectors, while Duncombe also co-chairs the hospitality and leisure practice. Stephen Atkinson’s practice centres on healthcare and renewable energy mandates, while Amar Maan has expertise in financial services, infrastructure, and transport matters, and Victoria Rhodes excels in the life sciences sector.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A well managed team that is good at matching knowledge and experience to the needs of the project and client needs. Good communication of progress.’
- ‘Amar Maan - a trusted business adviser delivering unbiased advice.’
- ‘I have had a very positive experience working with DLA Piper. Their team has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and responsiveness. The level of their service is outstanding. They have provided valuable legal advice and support, which has been instrumental in navigating complex legal matters.’
- ‘I would also like to highlight Amar Maan as an individual. Amar is practical, business-oriented, and possesses great values and integrity beyond technical skills. He goes above and beyond for clients, ensuring that their needs are met with the highest level of service.’
- ‘Top-tier team, as good as any London group, but focused mostly on deals outside London. We really love their level of PE experience and network.’
- ‘John Gallon - super experienced partner, invests into the relationship and always available when needed. Ben Collins - star Senior Associate, gets across everything, great at problem solving and getting the deal done.’
Key clients
- Adler & Allen
- Aggreko
- Amtivo Group
- Aptitude Health
- August Equity Partners
- Coveris
- Dealview Technologies
- Elgin
- Energy Infrastructure Partners
- Fletchers Solicitors
- Fremman Capital
- Greencoat Wind
- Halma plc
- Highlander Partners
- Hive Energy
- IMI PLC
- Lloyds Development Capital
- Medinet
- Ocean Outdoor
- Orica
Work highlights
Advised Highlander Partners on the sale of Fuerst Day Lawson, the international complex ingredients solutions business, to Archer-Daniels-Midland, the global food conglomerate.
Advised the shareholders of independent solar and storage developer Elgin Energy Holdings Limited (Elgin Energy), in connection with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) acquisition of a majority stake in Elgin Energy through its flagship CI V fund.
Advised Hung Yen Hospitality, a subsidiary of Kinh Bac City Development Holding Corporation, on its collaboration with The Trump Organization.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Victoria Rhodes
Amar Maan
Practice head
John Gallon; Matthew Duncombe
Other key lawyers
Stephen Atkinson; Amar Maan; Victoria Rhodes; Ben Collins