DLA Piper‘s cross-border capabilities are evidenced by its frequent activity on multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions. The technology sector is a key area of focus for the team, in which it acts for corporate, private equity and venture capital clients. Team head Shane Bilardi is noted for his activity on large-scale private M&A transactions in the digital infrastructure and agriculture sectors. Grant Koch departed the practice in January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Ability to work collaboratively, seamlessly and efficiently across multi-disciplinary teams and jurisdictions.’
‘Mark Burger is an excellent partner. Technically sound, commercially pragmatic and excellent at managing complex matters and large teams. Each of Lyndon Masters, Shane Bilardi, Jyoti Singh, Chris Mitchell and Joel Cox is superb in all respects.’
‘Very strong technical expertise on Australia takeovers. Highly responsive team, sympathetic to antisocial time differences. Solutions-oriented, commercial approach.’
‘James Stewart - Expert practitioner on takeovers. No nonsense approach - strives to find solutions.'
- 'Roger Hawkins - Good grasp of technical aspects of private and public M&A work. A great manner with clients, inspiring confidence.’
Key clients
- Renesas Electronics Corporation
- Valparaiso Australia
- Versent
- Ansarada Group
- Technology Metals Australia
- Energy Bay
- Downer EDI
- Expert 360
- BlueFloat Energy International
- Dexcom
- solarZero
- Strike Energy
- Webjet
- Steadfast Group
- Tech Mahindra
- Atrum Coal
- BlackRock Financial Management
- Future Superannuation Holdings
Work highlights
- Advising Renesas Electronics Corporation on its AUD9.1bn acquisition of Altium.
- Advising Valparaiso concerning the sale to Blackstone of its student accommodation business.
- Advising Versent on its sale to Telstra for AUD267.5m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Shane Bilardi