DLA Piper Welcomes Back Equity Capital Markets and M&A Special Counsel Rosa Sayer

Global law firm DLA Piper welcomes back equity capital markets and merger and acquisition (M&A) lawyer Rosa Sayer as a Special Counsel in its Sydney office.

Rosa, who previously worked at DLA Piper, has advised on several major IPOs, capital raising and M&A transactions in the Australian market.

Rosa has extensive experience advising both Australian and foreign businesses listed on the ASX and other foreign securities exchanges on their capital raising, ASX Listing Rules, corporate governance and Australian securities law matters.

Rosa also advises investment banks and corporate advisory firms on their roles acting as lead managers and underwriters for capital markets transactions.

“Globally DLA Piper advises on more M&A deals than any other law firm in the world, a position we have maintained for 15 years running. We are continuing to build a strong corporate practice locally and we are delighted to welcome Rosa back to DLA Piper,” said Jyoti Singh, Head of Corporate, Australia, DLA Piper.

"Rosa's extensive experience advising businesses on capital raising, ASX Listing Rules, corporate governance, and Australian securities law will be a tremendous asset to our team and our clients," commented David Ryan, Head of Equity Capital Markets, Australia, DLA Piper.

Rosa joins DLA Piper on Monday, 31 March 2025. Her appointment follows the recent partner hires of M&A lawyer David Holland and finance lawyer David Kirkland, who joined the firm in February 2025 and January 2025, respectively.