Financial Times names DLA Piper one of the most innovative firms of the last two decades

The Financial Times has recognized DLA Piper as one of the Most Innovative Law Firms of the past 20 years. Danny Tobey, who leads the firm’s AI and Data Analytics practice in the Americas and co-leads the practice globally, was named one of the most innovative practitioners during the same time period.

According to Financial Times, the law firms and individuals were selected for their role in “standout trends in 20 years of innovation in the legal sector.”

These accolades come as the Financial Times celebrates 20 years of its Innovative Lawyers program, which recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of law firms and clients, in-house legal teams, and legal service providers that promote innovation within the industry.

DLA Piper has been awarded several Financial Times Innovative Lawyer awards since the program’s inception in 2005, with notable recent wins including:

• Innovation in Generative AI Strategy (Europe, 2024)
• Innovation in New Services to Manage Risk (North America, 2024)
• Innovative Lawyers in Fintech and Digital Assets (Asia Pacific, 2024)
• Innovation in Adjacent Services (Europe, 2023)
• Innovative Lawyers in Technology and Innovative Practitioner (North America, 2023)
• Innovation in Adjacent Services (Asia Pacific, 2023)