DLA Piper promotes Adrianus Schoorl to global partnership

Global law firm DLA Piper has announced the promotion of Adrianus Schoorl to partner, effective May 1, 2026. His promotion forms part of a global cohort of 62 new partners, reflecting the firm’s continued growth across key practices and regions.

Adrianus leads the Financial Services Regulatory Practice for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). He brings a diverse international background, having spent four years working as a financial services regulator in Europe, the Middle East and North America, followed by two years as regulatory counsel at a major global fintech company.

Since joining DLA Piper in April 2024, Adrianus has focused on financial services, digital assets, payments, data regulation and technology. He has developed a strong reputation for advising on fund formation and financial services regulation, as well as the regulatory aspects of capital markets transactions.

Adrianus Schoorl, Partner and Head of Financial Services Regulatory (MENA), commented: “DLA Piper’s global platform and strong presence in the Middle East create an exceptional opportunity to continue supporting clients on complex regulatory matters. I look forward to continuing to grow our Financial Services Regulatory practice in the MENA region alongside a highly talented team.”

Peter Somekh, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, commented: “Financial services regulation continues to be a key area of focus for clients across the Middle East as the region strengthens its position as a global financial hub. Adrianus’ promotion reflects both the growth of this practice area and our continued investment in supporting clients through an increasingly dynamic regulatory environment.”

Andrew Mackenzie, Partner and Regional Head of Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory (Middle East), added: “Adrianus’ promotion reflects the strength and growth of our regulatory offering in the Middle East. Adrianus’ cross-border experience and deep sector capabilities will continue to deliver significant value to our clients and the firm globally.”

Globally, the largest number of promotions are within the Corporate practice group, with 20 new partners, followed by Litigation with 12. Additional promotions are across Finance (8), Intellectual Property and Technology (7), Real Estate (5), Regulatory and Government Affairs (4), Employment (2), Investment Funds (2), and Tax (2).

A full list of those promoted, by office and practice is included below.