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DLA Piper LLP

Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public Affairs

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DLA Piper LLP

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Parliamentary & Public Affairs: Public Affairs - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper advises on an impressive range of matters in the government affairs space, including sanctions and export controls. The team comprises solicitors with backgrounds in diplomacy and policy who have worked in governments across the world, including the UK, North Africa and the Middle East. It has extensive experience working alongside teams in both the USA and the EU on large multi-jurisdictional issues. Recent activity has included advising clients across a range of sectors, including telecoms, food and beverages, industrials and financial services.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper acted for West Coast Railway Company in a judicial review over a dispute with the Office for Road and Rail regarding a requirement to implement central door locking on all carriages.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper's team has knowledge and experience and are approachable. They take the time to understand our business and commercial position and have political awareness of the current situation.

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  • The firm has deep subject knowledge.

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  • DLA Piper is very strong and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Hardy
    Paul Hardy

    Paul Hardy

    Paul Hardy heads the parliamentary and public affairs team from DLA Piper's London office. He is highly experienced in providing strategic policy advice, combined with political and parliamentary know-how, as well as legal and regulatory expertise.

    • Paul's advice is excellent and he is very passionate about what we do. It feels like his advice is his business, it is that carefully formulated and thought through.

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    • Paul always provides a great service. His knowledge and experience are a great asset for DLA Piper.

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    • Paul has been invaluable.

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  • Daniel Jones
    Daniel Jones

    Daniel Jones

    Senior associate Daniel Jones is a member of DLA Piper's regulatory offering. He frequently assists on significant projects that see him advise on policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks.

    • Daniel understands our business, understands us and knows how to corral all of the resources within DLA to achieve great results.

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    Paul Hardy

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    Daniel Jones

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