DLA Piper builds litigation and regulatory bench strength with new partner appointment

DLA Piper has appointed Bridget Murphy as a partner in its Litigation & Regulatory team in New Zealand, further strengthening the firm’s capability to support clients with complex commercial disputes across local and international jurisdictions.

Bridget brings more than a decade of experience managing significant legal and regulatory matters at an international level. Prior to joining DLA Piper, she spent ten years in London as Executive Litigation Counsel for a leading US-headquartered multinational conglomerate. In this role, she oversaw a broad portfolio of high-value disputes and investigations across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, working closely with C-suite executives in the US and Europe.

Laura Scampion, DLA Piper New Zealand's Country Managing Partner, says:

“Bridget’s appointment deepens our already excellent litigation and regulatory offering. Her commercial acumen, cross-border experience, and ability to horizon gaze risk make her a true asset to our clients navigating complex disputes or regulatory matters”.

Bridget advises commercial organisations on legal risk and dispute resolution, acting for international clients across a range of sectors and forums including litigation, international arbitration, mediation, and expert determination. Her in-house experience gives her a nuanced understanding of the legal, regulatory and operational pressures facing corporate clients.

Jon Hayes, DLA Piper Global Co-Chair, comments:

“Bridget embodies the qualities we value globally – technically excellent, pragmatic advice, strategic foresight and an ability to translate complexity into clarity. Her international experience aligns with the needs of our clients, particularly those with multi-jurisdictional matters”.

Bridget joins a team of highly regarded disputes specialists in New Zealand, including partners Iain Thain, Emma Moran, and Daniel Street.

DLA Piper’s Litigation & Regulatory team is known for delivering top-quality advice with efficiency and precision, drawing on deep local expertise and the strength of DLA Piper’s global network.