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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - District of Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP is a global firm with an active presence in the DC corporate space, offering a full range of services including advice on acquisitions, dispositions, private equity and venture and growth capital. Clients of the firm hail from a range of industries including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, defence and healthcare. The team draws on its international reach to act on cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper LLP represented Ragnarok Technologies in its acquisition by Case Consulting.

Strengths

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  • They were very timely and attentive to our needs.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • Everyone on the DLA team was extremely professional and responsive. Their team is hard working and dedicated until the very end.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

  • They have a tremendous understanding of my business and tremendous commercial awareness.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey R Houle
    Jeffrey R Houle

    Jeffrey R Houle

    Jeffrey Houle is noted for his capabilities in cross-border M&A. His clients include Fortune 500 companies.

    • He always puts the client first and is always accessible and transparent.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Jeff is present, able to maintain utmost professionalism under pressure and is sophisticated in M&A.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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  • Richard J Marks
    Richard J Marks

    Richard J Marks

    Richard Marks regularly advises on transactions across a range of industries, including healthcare and technology.

    • Rick Marks is outstanding. He's meticulous, very commercial, proactive and focused on client-first outcomes.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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  • Marc Samuel
    Marc Samuel

    Marc Samuel

    Marc Samuel is an experienced lawyer with notable clients operating in a variety of industries. He offers strong expertise in M&A, corporate governance and private equity transactions.

    • Marc has shown a commercial and technical understanding of our needs on various matters.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Marc's legal advice reflects a high level of sophistication, grounded in commercial judgment and tailored to navigating a very difficult business context.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Marc has an ability to anticipate opposing counsel's moves and craft creative, business-friendly solutions in high-pressure negotiations.

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  • Shaked Hoter
    Shaked Hoter

    Shaked Hoter

    Shaked Hoter advises public and private companies, and private equity firms, on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Shaked has proven incredibly responsive and clear with communication. I deeply value her ability to explain issues and guide us through concerns.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • She is a very strong attorney and trusted adviser. She has a good demeanour and is easy to work with.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA

    • Shaked brings pragmatic commercial judgment to every matter. She grasped our technical business model quickly.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentUSA
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  • Stephanie Yarbrough
    Stephanie Yarbrough

    Stephanie Yarbrough

    Stephanie Yarbrough enjoys an excellent reputation among clients in real estate and industrial development for her expertise in corporate law.

    • Stephanie is an excellent lawyer. Her ability to bring in an expert to answer a question or concern is incredible.

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