Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
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Provided by DLA Piper LLP
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper maintains a respected practice that is well-placed to advise an international clientele on prominent, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is valued for its depth of resources and for its venture capital expertise, particularly within the technology sector and disruptive industries. It acts for an impressive list of prominent private equity firms and other private investors, as well as major corporate clients.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper Australia advised Valparaiso on the sale to Blackstone of its student accommodation business in Brisbane for a purchase price of AUD500 million.
- DLA Piper Australia advised Ansarada Group on all aspects of its proposed AUD236 million sale to Datasite via a scheme of arrangement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are a high-quality team and very approachable. When you call for advice, you don't feel like the charge clock has already started. I see them as a partner."
"The experience and sound advice provided by the partners was excellent. They were always available at short notice, reliable and calm under pressure."
"They are a high-quality team and very approachable. When you call for advice, you don't feel like the charge clock has already started. I see them as a partner."
"The experience and sound advice provided by the partners was excellent. They were always available at short notice, reliable and calm under pressure."
Notable Practitioners
David Ryan practises from the Sydney office, where he acts on public M&A for a prestigious clientele, augmenting this work with advice on ECM transactions, reconstructions and recapitalisations.
"He is an excellent lawyer, with great technical ability."