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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Washington

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Corporate/M&A - Washington

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a prominent team with expertise in venture capital and M&A deals, fund formation, IPOs and SEC compliance. It has a strong presence in the technology and life sciences sectors. Its lawyers are noted for their experience in cross-border acquisitions and securities transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper represented Truveta, an AI health data company, in a Series C financing valued at $320 million.

Strengths

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  • The DLA Piper team provides thoughtful advice, a practical approach and good service.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The DLA Piper team is very responsive and thorough. They have a breadth of expertise across the firm.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • The team is very responsive and nimble. They are experts in their field with deep knowledge of what will work for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Trenton Dykes
    Trenton Dykes

    Trenton Dykes

    Trenton Dykes is highly regarded for his broad practice. He regularly advises on securities matters, M&A and venture capital financings.

    • Trenton is very pragmatic and balances his legal expertise with business common sense and situational awareness extremely well.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Trenton provides exactly what we need, when we need it.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Andrew Ledbetter
    Andrew Ledbetter

    Andrew Ledbetter

    Andrew Ledbetter is cochair of DLA Piper’s public company and corporate governance practice in the USA, and holds deep experience in capital markets transactions.

    • Andrew Ledbetter has a very measured, practical context for things and knows how to get things done.

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  • Tyler Hollenbeck
    Tyler Hollenbeck

    Tyler Hollenbeck

    Tyler Hollenbeck routinely represents emerging companies and venture capital firms. He often advises on corporate transactions, including M&A, public offerings and financings.

    • One of Tyler's strengths is that he proposes solutions that are practical and tailored for our company. He also does an excellent job of simplifying complex legal considerations and recommendations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Tyler balances the theory and the practical applicability to our specific case, always providing customized advice specific to our situation.

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  • Kerra Melvin
    Kerra Melvin

    Kerra Melvin

    Kerra Melvin is noted for her burgeoning practice and establishing herself as a go-to for prominent venture fund clients. She is recognized for her work in the life sciences and technology spaces.

    • Kerra Melvin is an excellent communicator and negotiator, and excellent in her knowledge of the law and historical perspectives.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Kerra is highly approachable and provides great technical and detailed analysis.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Kerra is very responsive and quick to understand our needs. She asks great questions and helps us think through risks and solutions.

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  • Michael Pirog
    Michael Pirog

    Michael Pirog

    Michael Pirog assists clients with a wide variety of financing and investment matters.

    • His attention to detail and level of awareness of the issues accelerates processes.

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