“Japan-related M&A activity will remain strong in 2023” – DLA Piper corporate partner

DLA Piper hires Hong Kong ECM partner and team from Sidley Austin

Sherlyn Lau has joined with a team of 12 in Hong Kong to lead the law firm's Apac capital markets and corporate finance team.

February 10, 2026

DLA Piper appoints sole country managing partner in Japan

Masahiko Ishida started the role at the beginning of the year and is aiming to support multinationals in Japan, as Lance Miller retires from the firm.

January 09, 2024

DLA Piper hires M&A partner in Bangkok

The firm expects activity across energy, insurance, and securities to drive domestic M&A dealflow this year.

March 07, 2023

DLA Piper appoints M&A partner in Hong Kong

Xin Fang joins DLA Piper from Mayer Brown, where she was counsel.

January 31, 2023

Natixis CIB expands in Japan with M&A specialist buy

The French bank has agreed to acquire M&A specialist Sangyo Sosei Advisory.

October 20, 2026

DLA Piper appoints Apac head of Restructuring

Naomi Moore joins from Akin Gump, as the firm builds out its restructuring capabilities to meet growing demand.

May 09, 2023