DLA Piper

DLA Piper fields a well-regarded competition practice with strong capabilities across merger control, foreign direct investment, investigations, and behavioural matters. The team continues to advise on a number of high-value mandates, including multi-billion-pound public takeovers and complex leveraged buyouts. Practice head Matt Evans is praised by international clients for his adept handling of multijurisdictional filings. Alexandra Kamerling leads on several of the firm’s flagship merger control instructions. Sarah Smith left the practice in March 2025.