General Business Law

DLA Piper has a highly specialised practice with a longstanding association with the Timorese government, stemming from the firm's representation of Timor-Leste in a maritime boundary dispute with Australia. Its team continues to counsel government bodies, both on ongoing boundary-related matters and on mandates linked to the country's continuing economic development. Areas of particular expertise include oil and gas, infrastructure, resources and transportation.

One source finds DLA Piper to be "very internationally focused and solutions-oriented."

Stephen Webb is based in Brisbane in Queensland, where he heads the practice and regularly takes a leading role on key mandates. He brings to his work a highly relevant background in construction, energy and resources and infrastructure finance issues. One client particularly values "his ability to communicate on our level" and "his energy to find solutions to complex problems."