DLA Piper

Strategic intent

DLA Piper is a multinational law firm providing comprehensive corporate, transactional, regulatory, and dispute resolution legal services to clients globally.

Key market signals

• 2026-04: Partners voted to dissolve the Swiss verein structure to operate under a unified global LLP holding company, effective May 1, 2026.
• 2025-04: Reported record 2024 global revenue of $4.2 billion and a 10.8% increase in Profit per Equity Partner (PEP).
• 2025-01: Charles Severs officially assumed the role of International Managing Partner and Global Co-CEO.
• 2024-11: Expanded the global restructuring practice with the high-profile lateral hire of Adam Plainer in London.
• 2024-04: Launched a new office in Düsseldorf, Germany, to expand its European footprint.

Financial health

• Global revenue reached USD 4.2 billion in 2024, representing a 10.7% year-on-year increase (Source: https://www.dlapiper.com/en/news/2025/04/dla-piper-announces-2024-global-financial-results)
• Profit per Equity Partner (PEP) climbed 10.8% to USD 3.4 million in 2024 (Source: https://www.dlapiper.com/en/news/2025/04/dla-piper-announces-2024-global-financial-results)
• Global revenue topped USD 4.6 billion in 2025 (Source: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/dla-piper-partners-approve-plan-to-dissolve-swiss-verein)

Impact & compliance

Legal & risks

Over the last 24 months, DLA Piper has maintained a standard risk profile typical of a top-tier global law firm. There are no major systemic legal or regulatory actions reported against the firm itself; its primary public legal footprint involves representing high-profile clients in complex litigati

Classifications

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