Leading M&A partner joins DLA Piper in Sydney

Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed leading Merger and Acquisition (M&A) lawyer David Holland as a partner in its Sydney office.

David has acted on some of Australia’s largest high-profile merger transactions in recent times. He advises major corporate organisations as well as government entities on proposed trade sales, purchases, and initial public offerings. His practice focuses on M&A, corporate and securities law, private company acquisitions, public company takeovers, Australian Securities Exchange rules, capital raisings, securities issues, and corporate governance and compliance.

“Globally DLA Piper advises on more M&A deals than any other law firm in the world, a position we have maintained for 15 years running. We are focused on ensuring our Australian corporate practice complements our global strength and growing a strong M&A team locally is a key part of that,” said Amber Matthews, Country Managing Partner, DLA Piper, Australia.

Shane Bilardi, Corporate partner and incoming Country Managing Partner said David will be an important addition to the team.

“David is well-respected for his strong client relationships and client-focused approach and has acted on some of Australia’s largest merger transactions in recent years,” said Shane

Jyoti Singh, Head of Corporate, Australia, DLA Piper, welcomes David to the team.

“With an extensive background, exceptional client relationships, and notable leadership skills, David brings a wealth of experience and expertise. We are confident that his contributions will drive our continued success and growth,” said Jyoti.

Commenting on his appointment, David said he’s delighted to be joining the team.

“I am thrilled to join DLA Piper and look forward to contributing to the firm’s success. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to collaborate across teams and leverage our collective expertise to deliver exceptional results for our clients,” said David.

David will join DLA Piper on Monday, 24 February. His appointment follows recent partner hires of finance lawyer David Kirkland and private capital lawyer Chris Allen who joined the firm in January 2025 and April 2024 and respectively