DLA Piper named a top three law firm for combined M&A, venture capital, private equity deal volume by PitchBook

DLA Piper is pleased to announce that the firm ranked among the top three most active law firms for combined global deal volume in M&A, venture capital and private equity in 2021, according to PitchBook's 2021 global league tables report.

According to the data collected by PitchBook, DLA Piper ranked number one globally for company-side M&A transactions and second globally for investor-side M&A transactions. The firm was also recognized within the top five for venture capital deal volume in the commercial services, consumer goods, healthcare, IT hardware and software sectors.

“Exceptional results can only be achieved through true partnership with our clients, teamwork and deep experience with complex transactions.  We are results oriented and our clients turn to us to help them achieve their business goals year after year. We in turn are very grateful for the trust placed in us by our clients for their most important matters,” said Kathleen Ruhland, global co-chair and US chair of DLA Piper’s Corporate practice.

“Thank you to our PE clients for entrusting us with their platform investments and portfolio companies as we worked together to execute transactions across the world. We look forward to another stellar year ahead,” said Joseph Silver, global co-chair of the firm’s Private Equity practice.

A complete list of PitchBook's rankings is available in the 2021 Annual League Tables Report. PitchBook is a leading financial data and technology company, providing a comprehensive view of dealmaking activity across global private and public financial markets.

With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development.

DLA Piper’s Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice includes more than 200 lawyers in the US who provide strategic counsel to emerging companies in high-growth industries, including biotech, manufacturing, communications, software and semiconductors. DLA Piper has completed more than 1,800 financings totaling over US$58 billion.

With more than 100 US lawyers who provide strategic counsel to private equity funds and their industry-leading portfolio companies, DLA Piper’s Private Equity practice has the capacity, experience and relationships to help drive value across the investment life cycle by delivering responsive, efficient and integrated solutions around the world.