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DLA Piper LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Europe-wide


DLA Piper LLP

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Europe-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is adept in handling both high-value and mid-cap transactions, utilising its vast manpower to act on a large number of cross-border M&A deals. It garners particular recognition for its activity in mid-market transactions. The law firm has impressive local regulatory expertise in the technology, financial services and energy sectors.

Notable practitioners

Benjamin Parameswaran, based in Hamburg, and Kathleen Ruhland in Minneapolis co-chair the firm's global M&A practice.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper possesses strong experience in domestic and international M&A. The team offers pragmatic solutions and fast responses and can advise beyond the purely legal.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The team are adept at identifying the most important issues and proposing very effective solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • The DLA Piper M&A department combines deep legal expertise and extensive experience with outstanding business acumen. They are always extremely swift and comprehensive.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Nothing phases DLA Piper or throws it off course, and all key areas are always well covered by the team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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