OPERATIONAL SERVICES Sanctions Clear

DLA Piper

dlapiper.com Updated Oct 25, 2026 Quality: 95/100

Strategic intent

DLA Piper is a global full-service law firm providing legal representation, advisory, and transactional services across corporate, litigation, regulatory, intellectual property, and tax practices to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments.

Key market signals

2026-10: DLA Piper expanded its global energy platform by adding nuclear energy partners Vincent Zabielski and Sidney Fowler to its Finance practice, boosting capabilities in nuclear transactions, advanced reactors, and fusion technologies.
2026-10: John Textor filed a 9-figure malpractice lawsuit against DLA Piper in Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, alleging conflict of interest and failure to protect his interests in European soccer club deals.
2026-10: DLA Piper advised Arlington Capital Partners and Everest Clinical Research on their acquisition of the Biometrics and Data Services business unit of Firma Clinical Research.
2026-05: DLA Piper dissolved its Swiss verein structure and transitioned to a single, global Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) structure to unify governance and incentives, aiming for a $10B revenue target in 3-5 years.
2026-03: DLA Piper ranked #1 in PitchBook's Global M&A rankings for the second consecutive year.

Financial health

Reported global revenues of US$4.6 billion in 2025, representing an 8.4% year-over-year increase (Source: https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEps36Jcwa-De_X58KSo6j1XWZpCV7I62e7UHp9lA1MuMWx4Q2hAuuXfXkEfau8BwOczbp8z6Q0X2J0BWxij-aizG_cPeJOYOuo_xV1uvCo1T-dSv6TPga3rJ49Rk6F0SDZN2NHv4-CZCZWtrx4pF1wkOhFvBC70aOYa2g4RzV5MQ4wd6n_HqjJhDtZX6Gw6HvBPMZn4wBbnCgOHDg6SKaJ57JQLk2E).
Profit per equity partner (PEP) reached USD 4.14 million in 2025, up 19.6% year-over-year (Source: https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEps36Jcwa-De_X58KSo6j1XWZpCV7I62e7UHp9lA1MuMWx4Q2hAuuXfXkEfau8BwOczbp8z6Q0X2J0BWxij-aizG_cPeJOYOuo_xV1uvCo1T-dSv6TPga3rJ49Rk6F0SDZN2NHv4-CZCZWtrx4pF1wkOhFvBC70aOYa2g4RzV5MQ4wd6n_HqjJhDtZX6Gw6HvBPMZn4wBbnCgOHDg6SKaJ57JQLk2E).
Ranked #3 in the 2026 Am Law 100 based on 2025 gross revenue (Source: https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQFV25QRTSimRXfHdjF39ESdTUqXZvxisAegQBXv5y481q1kqo0zVRZgBcAV6bNtCZG0lbhEBqY4Yij1D9DSs6n-yhH7K98O8xZIt-kWN_7rCirWeJL217Ms0xas-ZOQa4mocY5gmlAGb9uHgKp6acMUNcprZzFFi7YUvPf8X1JQqkQp25CF7k0RsVkwFuu7r5Zzcg==).

Impact & compliance

Social Impact Modern Slavery Statement (2025) Sector Risk: low Scope 3: HIGH SELF_REPORTED

Legal & risks

In May 2026, Yasmeen Elagha filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois alleging DLA Piper rescinded her employment offer due to her Palestinian origin and activism.

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