DLA Piper boosts technology practice with partner hire in Australia

Global law firm DLA Piper announces that Anthony Lloyd joined the firm as partner in its Australian Intellectual Property and Technology practice on 19 April 2021. Anthony joins DLA Piper from multinational firm MinterEllison, where he lead their Technology Law Business Unit and Chaired MinterEllison’s Technology Law and Technology Consulting Synergies Board.

 Anthony, who will be based in DLA Piper’s Sydney office, joins with extensive experience advising on major technology, media and communications projects across Asia, the US and Europe. These have been primarily for international corporations acquiring technology and telecommunications systems but also for technology and telecommunications suppliers, providing him with a strong understanding of the commercial drivers for both sides. He is a long-term adviser to SingTel Optus, AIA, Aon, Westpac, Qantas, AMP, Suncorp, Allianz, Manulife, Ausgrid and Cathay Pacific.

Anthony is a recognised leading advisor in the technology and digital sectors, both in Australia and internationally, being only one of two Australian lawyers recently named in the 32 “Best of the Best” technology lawyers globally.

Commenting on this appointment, DLA Piper’s Managing Partner in Australia, Amber Matthews, said: “Technology is one of the firm’s fastest growing global sectors and an area of particular focus for us. Overwhelmingly embraced by his clients for his holistic and strategic approach, Anthony’s appointment will play an instrumental role in strengthening our technology office both in Australia and across the world.”

DLA Piper’s Head of Intellectual Property and Technology in Australia, Tim Lyons, said: “Our Technology and Commercial team is at the heart of the Intellectual Property and Technology practice in Australia. Attracting a partner of Anthony’s calibre to the firm is a significant coup and testament to the significant strides we have made, not only with our global technology offering, but also towards becoming Australia’s leading global law firm.”

Kit Burden, DLA Piper’s Technology Sector Global co-Chair said: “Anthony’s addition to our Global Technology Sector enriches our global expertise to deliver exceptional services and innovative tools to our clients – both globally and locally. I am delighted to welcome Anthony to our international team.”