DLA Piper LLP (US), Corporate/M&A | Chambers USA Profile

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Corporate/M&A - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper LLP (US) serves a substantial client base of commercial entities, ranging from both public and emerging businesses to venture capital and private equity investors, and financial institutions. The team is often called upon to advise on technology sector investments, IPOs and other offerings, acquisitions and dispositions, mergers and joint ventures. The firm maintains the ability to tackle both US-based and international transactions thanks to a vast network of global offices.

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Work Highlights

DLA Piper LLP (US) represented QIC Private Capital Pty in its $880 million investment in PsiQuantum Corp.

Strengths

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DLA Piper's attorneys always have a broad array of experience on which to draw.

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Their attorneys have strong commercial sense; they understand the balance between creating iron-clad legal documentation but also ensuring a transaction runs smoothly and makes commercial sense.

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The team at DLA Piper is incredibly thorough and efficient. They are able to turn around incredibly high-quality work in a very short amount of time.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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DLA Piper's attorneys always have a broad array of experience on which to draw.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

Their attorneys have strong commercial sense; they understand the balance between creating iron-clad legal documentation but also ensuring a transaction runs smoothly and makes commercial sense.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

The team at DLA Piper is incredibly thorough and efficient. They are able to turn around incredibly high-quality work in a very short amount of time.

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Notable Practitioners

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John J Gilluly III

Band 1

John Gilluly's practice centers on capital markets, venture capital and M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance issues.

He is a stellar corporate lawyer.

John is a very sharp attorney and he gets to know his client's business very well.

John is a practical and sophisticated attorney who knows how to get things done effectively and efficiently.

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Alan Bickerstaff

Band 2

Alan Bickerstaff is noted for his work in the tech space, where he represents public and private companies in M&A matters.

Alan is an excellent attorney.

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Joseph Fore

Band 2

Joseph Fore focuses his practice on private equity and M&A work in the technology sphere.

Joseph is an excellent negotiator who advocates his clients' positions and is able to distill the key goals the business wants.

Joseph Fore is a responsive business partner who delivers incredible value.

In the case of Joseph, he is extraordinarily efficient and has deep expertise.

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Brent L. Bernell

Up and Coming

Brent Bernell is noted for his ability to counsel clients on M&A transactions and venture capital financings. He is based in the firm's Austin office.

Brent goes above and beyond.

He is super responsive and always available.

Brent is extremely sophisticated and can always reference the big picture.

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