From Pfizer to Foodstuffs – the many deals of DLA Piper

From Pfizer to Foodstuffs – the many deals of DLA Piper
DLA Piper managing partner Martin Wiseman. (Photo: Supplied)
Michael Andrew
In a market flooded with capital, starved of talent and bewildered by border closures, it’s only natural that the firms with feet in multiple countries should have the edge. This is true of DLA Piper. While it may not have the same local influence and weight as the “big three” law firms, it has one clear advantage: it’s part of a global behemoth with a presence in 40 countries.“It has absolutely been an advantage,” says DLA Piper managing partner Martin Wiseman. “The world is awash with capita...

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