Counting multiple private companies, PE houses, public companies and entrepreneurs among its clients, DLA Piper maintains its leading position in the Manchester market. The team is well-versed in the full spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, advising clients across the tech, insurance and healthcare sectors. James Kerrigan and Lee Brierley jointly lead the team and are both noted for their ability to advise clients on complex commercial projects. Elsewhere in the team, Jonathan Watkins continues to lead on acquisitions, disposals and group reorganisations, while Yunus Maka is a key port of call for a number of international clients. Andrew Phillips is lauded for his work in the PE space, and David Booth is recommended for his expertise in the industrials sector.
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Témoignages
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‘DLA Piper delivers on what you would expect in terms of flexibility, accuracy, timely delivery etc but what sets them apart is their interest in understanding our business, how we operate, our ambitions and drivers.'
‘Exceptionally responsive, incredibly supportive and technically excellent.'
'The team's approach was pragmatic and dealt with issues and risks with a clear objective eye. Overall the team gave us great confidence that we were well supported and would achieve our objectives.’
‘Chris Wilson was the lead partner and worked with us on all aspects of the transaction. Chris very quickly built trust and confidence and approached the challenge making it easy for those without a legal background. I would have no hesitation in recommending Chris.’
'I have found them to have excellent quality throughout and to be commercially focused and approachable. I have always been impressed by the service, speed of response, and pragmatic approach. They do not overcomplicate matters.’
‘I have worked with Lee Brierley for many years. I always value Lee’s opinion and advice, drawing upon his broad-ranging experience and consiglieri skills. He is highly regarded in the market, technically astute, and commercially focused.'
‘The team is very knowledgeable and experienced in NPL acquisitions. For a foreign client like us it is helpful to receive pragmatic, pedagogical and clear advice. We believe DLA ticks all these boxes.'
‘Yunus Maka is a true professional with extensive experience and strong knowledge not only within his own legal field, but also within the wider business perspective. He always delivers crystal-clear advice and does not hesitate to challenge the client's vision where he sees a better solution.'
Clients clés
- Aerocloud Systems
- ABM Industries Inc
- Aon Solutions
- Bajaj
- BASF
- Beech Tree Private Equity
- Biffa Group Limited
- Bolt
- Calisen
- Clariant
Points forts
- Advising Lloyds Development Capital on its investment in Uinsure Holdings Limited, a Manchester based insurance business.
- Acting for Beech Tree Private Equity on its acquisition of Arc UK Systems Limited.
- Advising the shareholders of Snowfox Topco Limited on the USD 621m sale of the company, including all worldwide subsidiaries, to the Zensho group based in Japan.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
James Kerrigan; Lee Brierley
Autres avocats clés
Jonathan Watkins; Yunus Maka; Andrew Phillips; David Booth; Chris Wilson