DLA Piper advised a syndicate of eight banks on an AUD845 million ($586 million) senior secured debt financing for Megaport, the Brisbane-based network and infrastructure company. The facilities give Megaport a flexible debt platform to support growth, including its expansion into AI infrastructure through strategic compute contracts and more graphics processing unit (GPU) capacity. The deal also refinances an existing AUD150 million ($104 million) facility. The cross-border transaction involved DLA Piper teams from Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, and the US. "This financing highlights the growing intersection of digital infrastructure and AI," said finance partner David Kirkland.

DLA Piper taps Lara Nathans to co-lead the firm's global Consumer Goods, Food, and Retail sector out of Toronto. Oct 13, 2026, 13:00 ET TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - DLA Piper welcomes Toronto-based Lara Nathans as Global Co-Head of the firm's Consumer Goods, Food, and Retail sector. Her arrival enhances the firm's M&A and cross-border capabilities for consumer-facing companies pursuing opportunities in Canada and around the world. Nathans' practice spans the consumer goods, food, and retail industry, where she advises on significant operational, transactional, and strategic issues including market entry strategies, M&A, multichannel growth, corporate reorganizations, commercial matters, and corporate governance. Drawing on deep industry knowledge, market intelligence, and a global network of trusted relationships, she helps clients navigate complex business environments across Canada, the United States, Europe, and other key markets. "Consumer-facing companies are operating in an increasingly complex and interconnected environment, and they are looking for advisers who understand both their industries and the markets shaping their growth," said Andrew Gilbert, Global Co-Lead, Corporate. "Lara's appointment reflects our continued investment in bringing together the full breadth of DLA Piper's global capabilities around the needs of these clients." "Lara's addition evidences our commitment to delivering a Corporate practice that is unparalleled in Canada and combines deep local market knowledge with the reach and resources of a leading global platform," said Russel Drew, Canada CEO. "We are delighted to welcome her to the firm." With more than 1,000 corporate lawyers globally, DLA Piper helps clients execute complex transactions seamlessly while supporting clients across all stages of development. The firm has been ranked number one in global M&A volume for 16 consecutive years by Mergermarket. About DLA Piper DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world. In certain jurisdictions, this information may be considered attorney advertising. dlapiper.com SOURCE DLA Piper Geneva Youel, Media Relations, DLA Piper, +1 213 330 7779

DLA Piper hires Latham & Watkins trio to expand private credit practice. * October 13, 2026 * - 10:11 am DLA Piper has hired three senior lawyers from Latham & Watkins to expand its capital solutions practice, as the law firm strengthens its private credit offering, according to a report by Bloomberg. The hires include Jesse Sheff, Seung-Ju Paik and Preeta Paragash, who will all join DLA Piper as partners. Sheff, who spent 16 years at Latham & Watkins, has advised major asset managers including Apollo Global Management and BlackRock, will reportedly be leading the group, according to Bloomberg. Sheff was previously a partner at Latham, while Paik and Paragash held counsel positions. The appointments form part of DLA Piper's broader expansion into private markets, with the firm building its advisory capabilities across private credit, leveraged finance and strategic capital transactions. Latham & Watkins was the leading legal adviser to lenders on US leveraged loans in 2025, ranked by both deal count and transaction value, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. DLA Piper launched its capital solutions practice in March 2026 under Ranesh Ramanathan, the former head of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's special situations and private credit business. The firm also recruited Alex Cushman and Daniel Wayte from Akin as part of the launch. DLA Piper is expected to recruit several additional teams before the end of 2026 as it continues to expand its private credit and capital solutions business, according to the report.