DLA Piper recognized for sixth consecutive year as a top global outsourcing advisor

DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm has been selected for the 2021 Best of the World's Best Outsourcing Advisors list by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

This is the sixth consecutive year the firm has been recognized by IAOP for the strength of its global Technology Transactions and Strategic Sourcing practice in the Global Sourcing 100 list. The firm was recognized for “Sustained Excellence,” a recognition of its inclusion on the list for five or more consecutive years, and received additional distinctions in the Global Sourcing 100 sub-lists for top Customer References, Awards & Certifications, and Corporate and Legal Services.

DLA Piper’s global Technology Transactions and Strategic Sourcing practice has earned a number of top industry awards and certifications, including being named a Tier 1 practice by The Legal 500, which commends its “excellent reputation for handling some of the largest and most complex outsourcing transactions in the market.” According to Chambers and Partners’ guide on Global Market Leaders, the team has an “impressive global footprint and is renowned for its handling of cutting-edge cross-border outsourcing deals” and “advises on the full gamut of issues arising from outsourcing agreements, including HR and employment matters, risk management and IT and compliance issues.”

DLA Piper's globally recognized Technology Transactions and Strategic Sourcing practice concentrates on complex technology, sourcing and outsourcing transactions, which frequently span many jurisdictions. The group also serves as a trusted digital advisor to clients by helping them navigate the legal and operational risks associated with the digital transformation of the enterprise; the adoption of emerging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, machine learning, cloud computing and artificial intelligence; participation in complex digital ecosystems; and the evolution of business models that leverage both technology and data as strategic assets.