DLA Piper has cemented its position as adviser of choice for mid-market private equity work ahead of a host of national rivals, according to new statistics that show the transatlantic giant capitalising on the UK’s booming buyout market.
The latest research, compiled by Lloyds Development Capital (LDC), shows DLA Piper bagging roles on 26 deals worth £1.12bn during the first half of the 2006 calendar year, with the top 10 firm accounting for one-third of deal activity in the UK mid-market. The bulk of its mid-market activity came in the north.
