Hailed as a team that ‘consistently delivers’, DLA Piper’s far-reaching offering spans domestic and cross-border M&A, multi-jurisdictional group restructurings and secondary fundraisings on AIM and the Main Markets. Core sectors of expertise include financial services, energy and aviation. Practice head John Gallon counts private equity and capital markets transactions among his core focus areas. Matthew Duncombe oversees the commercial arm of the practice, frequently handling mandates such as global affiliation arrangements for major hospitality clients. Stephen Atkinson excels in private M&A, while Amar Maan has extensive knowledge of the infrastructure and financial services sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘The team figures out your personal style and how to work with you quickly and easily.’
‘I have worked with Richard McGlasham in two of my previous roles and he is the best lawyer I have worked with in my CFO career of nearly 20 years. Understands what I want and need ahead of me asking it often and knows how I will respond. Practical and down to earth.’
‘DLA's global network is excellent. Our UK-based team has genuine relationships with DLA teams in other geographies which is a huge advantage for us.’
‘The individuals we work with are very responsive during crunch time on a transaction.’
‘The team consistently delivers, striking the balance between protecting our interests and understanding risk management. ’
‘I have used this team on a few matters and I would do so in the future, Stephen Atkinson and Sophie Mills are a collaborative duo who balance risk management and commerciality very well. They are clear in their advice and communicate effectively, they manage expectations but strive to deliver to tight deadlines and complex matters.'
Key clients
- Halma plc
- Hive Energy
- Energy Infrastructure Partners
- Inspired Pet Nutrition
- Skytanking (part of PrimeFlight Aviation Services)
- Bankable
- Global Property Ventures (t/a Zero Deposit)
- Elgin
- MMCG
- August Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Sun Capital on its disposal of Allied Glass, a leading manufacturer and distributor of glass products, to Verallia.
- Advised on the sale of Point A Hotels brand, which is a budget hotel brand and which has 80% of its rooms in London for a reported transaction value of £420m.
- Advised Hoist Finance, a Swedish listed financial services business, on the sale of its UK non-performing loan portfolio and collections business for a total consideration of £370,000,000.
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.
Amar Maan
Practice head
John Gallon; Matt Duncombe
Other key lawyers
Andrew Davies; Stephen Atkinson; Amar Maan; Victoria Rhodes; Richard McGlasham; Sophie Conroy; Sophie Mills