DLA Piper expands Global Capital Solutions Practice with addition of Andrew Bechtel

DLA Piper is expanding its global Capital Solutions bench with the addition of Andrew Bechtel, who joins as a partner in London on June 2, 2026.

Andrew brings a successful practice advising private equity sponsors, corporates, and lenders on strategic leveraged and acquisition financings, including take-private transactions and multi-instrumental bank and bond structures. His experience spans various sectors and products, including direct credit, real estate finance, loan-on-loan financings, preferred equity investments, holdco financings, convertible instruments, and emergency liquidity lines.

Andrew’s arrival strengthens the firm’s growing Capital Solutions team, which launched in March with the addition of leading practitioners Ranesh Ramanathan, Alex Cushman (both New York) and Daniel Wayte (London). The group delivers integrated, cross-border advice across the full spectrum of debt, equity, and hybrid strategies, enabling clients to execute sophisticated capital partnerships in markets worldwide.

Other significant arrivals to the firm’s global Finance and Capital Markets practices include Rob McClean, Mark Brown, Paul Landless, and Richard Hughes in London; Cathrine Foldberg Møller in Luxembourg; Sherlyn Lau in Hong Kong; Charles Ching in Washington DC; and Shana Ramirez in Los Angeles.

Colin Wilson, Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Finance practice, commented: “Andrew’s appointment reflects our continued investment in top talent and the strong demand we are seeing from clients for sophisticated, integrated capital solutions. His deep experience across complex, multi-instrument financings and cross-border transactions enhances our ability to deliver joined-up support, alongside our leading M&A and Private Equity teams, to clients navigating increasingly sophisticated capital structures”.

Ranesh Ramanthan, leader of the firm’s global Capital Solutions team, added: “Andrew’s practice immediately amplifies our global, market‑leading platform.  His track record on sophisticated, high‑value cross‑border transactions expands our firepower and strengthens our ability to deliver nimble, innovative financing strategies at a critical inflection point in the market”.