Demonstrating extensive experience in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A and complex SPAC transactions, the DLA Piper LLP (US) practice maintains a large roster of clients predominantly active in the tech, finance, and aerospace sectors. Operating out of New York, Christopher Giordano is an expert on topics ranging from divestitures to securities law affairs in addition to routinely advising on corporate governance matters. Located in Minneapolis, Kathleen Smith Ruhland focuses on cross-border restructurings and joint ventures, while New York-based Jon Venick specializes in assisting clients with stock transactions and asset deals.
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Key clients
- Tastemaker Acquisition Corp.
- Flock Group Inc.
- Pool Corporation
- Arbe Robotics, Ltd.
- Global Software, LLC
- Alliant Capital, Ltd.
- CyrusOne, LLC
- Grayshift, LLC
- The Wicks Group of Companies, LLC
- Health and Happiness Limited
- Roadie, Inc.
- Ecwid Inc
- Invmetrics Holdings, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised GoHenry Limited on selling all of its outstanding equity interests to Acorns.
- Advised Netwrix and its financial sponsor, TA Associates Management, on Netwrix's sale of a significant minority equity position in Centerbridge Partners L.P.
- Advised Sio Silica, a supplier and producer of silica headquartered in Calgary, on its business combination with Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition corporation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christopher Giordano