England - Yorkshire And The Humber • Corporate and commercial

DLA Piper

DLA Piper’s corporate team handles a wide span of national and international matters, including cross-border M&A transactions, group restructurings and IPOs. Its key sectors include energy, manufacturing, TMT, financial services, infrastructure, sports, and entertainment. On the commercial side, the team is regularly involved in multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions, with a particular focus on the retail, consumer products, food, and manufacturing sectors. Robert McKie leads the corporate side of the practice, while Amanda Pilkington heads the commercial practice. Richard May is noted for his M&A expertise, while David Beech advises large-scale corporates on cross-border mandates.

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Key clients

  • Arconic Corporation
  • ZOO Digital Group plc

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Work highlights

  • Advised USAA Realco on the setting up and entering into of a £1 billion joint venture investment with Packaged Living Limited, whereby the joint venture will invest in and develop a portfolio of multifamily BtR assets across the UK.
  • Advised Outokumpu Oyj on the UK aspects of its disposal by competitive auction sale of their Long Products division.

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