DLA Piper is commended for its ‘knowledgeable and straightforward commercial advice’, with extensive sector expertise spanning the energy, industrials, financial services, and infrastructure spaces. Cross-border and complex M&A transactions along with multi-jurisdictional group restructurings are strengths of the team. Based in Sheffield, Rob McKie and Amanda Pilkington head up the practice, with experience spanning IPOs, secondary fundraisers, and takeovers for listed companies, as well as international supply arrangements. David Beech is key to the practice, with expertise in cross-border M&A and equity investments, and Anna Lewis, Joe Masson, and Daniel Lavender are also noted.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent young team. Knowledgeable and straightforward commercial advice.’
Key clients
- Adm (Group)
- Arconic Corporation
- Ardagh
- Formula E
- Gasrec
- Henry Boot plc
- Howmet Aerospace
- Klockner Pentaplast
- LoneStar Group
- MARSS Group
- Power Roll
- SmartestEnergy Limited
- Sumo Digital
- Tes Global Group
- Times Higher Education
- UGI International
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- ZOO Digital Group plc
Work highlights
Advising Play Sports Group on its disposal of certain shares in Play Sports Network by way of management buyout.
Advising Henry Boot plc on its agreement to acquire 100% of Stonebridge Homes Group in three tranches for a maximum consideration of up to £65m.
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
Rob McKie; Amanda Pilkington
Other key lawyers
David Beech; Anna Lewis; Joe Masson; Daniel Lavender