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DLA Piper LLP

Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs

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Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a highly respected team representing an array of governmental and private clients in sensitive cases related to EU policy, including strategic advice, monitoring of EU foreign policy and legislative advocacy. Its lawyers are additionally well placed to advise on data protection and cybersecurity policy as well as ESG. The firm counts associations, governments and NGOs among its clients, and also has a strong pro bono offering.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper assisted the Dutch branch of Amref Health Africa with establishing a presence in Brussels and exploring funding opportunities at the EU level.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper is very pleasant to work with and proactive. They're flexible. I appreciate that they try to understand our business and don't just give a theoretical response.

    Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs respondentEurope

  • DLA Piper is very supportive in helping us navigate the forest of the EU. They help us set up meetings with the right people.

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  • We can really rely on DLA to understand the legislation. The team supports us with assessing EU legislation coming in and the impact on our company.

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  • DLA has a unique blend of solid legal knowledge and lots of insight over our industries and others. They bring strategic thinking, and we can work together.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Sterneberg
    Richard Sterneberg

    Richard Sterneberg

    Richard Sterneberg is the head of global government relations at DLA Piper. Based in Brussels, he advises clients on a range of government affairs matters, including advising on ESG compliance, lobbying requirements and transparency.

    • Richard Sterneberg is good at bringing the whole thing together.

      Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs respondentEurope

    • Richard Sterneberg stands out – he coordinates between the technical legal work and the external aspects. He also has strategic foresight.

      Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs respondentEurope

    • In terms of aptitude, Richard is as good as they get. He's very well connected. His bedside manner is such that he made us feel comfortable working with him and confident in his capabilities.

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    Richard Sterneberg

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