DLA Piper LLP (US) handles the full range of non-contentious mandates for a range of construction clients in the healthcare and real estate industries. The sporting industry is another key strength of the team, representing Tennessee Titans in the development of the new NFL stadium in Nashville and other sporting clients in joint ventures. Baltimore-based Anthony Meagher leads the team, with expertise in negotiating construction and design contracts for large projects and mixed-use developments, while Anita Agajanian advises on regulatory and zoning approval matters, and represents a consortium of major healthcare industry clients in project expansions. Another key point of contact is Atlanta-based Brian Fielden, who handles significant P3 projects in the infrastructure industries and mediating construction disputes respectively. Former co-practice head Robert Crewdson departed in February 2024, alongside John Ducat.

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  • 'Brett Solberg and Chris Broughton are two of the most knowledgeable and professional attorneys I have met in my career. They are tough and steadfast when needed and know when compromise is in order. Fantastic team that I always look forward to working with.'
  • 'The DLA Piper team is knowledgeable in construction law.'

Key clients

  • North American Properties
  • Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
  • Hitachi Rail STS, Ltd.
  • Chick-fil-A, Inc.
  • AECOM Capital
  • LIDL US LLC
  • Ingram Industries, Inc.
  • DSV Logistics
  • LEGO Group, The
  • AEW Capital Management LP

Work highlights

  • Representing the Tennessee Titans in the development of its new NFL Stadium in Nashville, TN.
  • Representing an investor for a joint venture that is developing eight cold storage facilities across the United States.
  • Representing Mass General Hospital in negotiating the architect and construction contracts for the MGH Cambridge Street Construction Project including the construction of a new building.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anthony Meagher

Other key lawyers

Anita Agajanian, Brian Fielden, Brett Solberg, Chris Broughton