DLA Piper has unveiled its new-look domestic management structure, it was announced today (18 September), as the transatlantic giant puts the finishing touches to a major review of its senior executive in Europe and Asia.

The fresh line-up, which goes live on 1 January, 2007, sees City-based real estate partner Catherine Usher named as regional managing partner for London while Sheffield chief Paul Firth takes the job of managing partner overseeing all the UK regions.