DLA Piper adds life science patent litigator Constance Lee to Intellectual Property and Technology practice. DLA Piper today announced that Constance (Connie) Lee has joined the firm as a Partner in its Intellectual Property and Technology (IPT) practice, based in Washington, DC. Lee brings experience across all stages of patent litigation, from pre-filing investigation and pleadings through fact and expert discovery, dispositive motions, and trial. With a focus on patent and trade secret litigation, particularly involving biotechnology, her practice includes disputes arising under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) and Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) framework. She has handled matters in federal district courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and arbitration. In addition, before practicing law, Lee spent seven years as an engineer developing consumer-product packaging. "Connie's sophisticated life sciences patent litigation experience and deep technical background further strengthen our practice," said Erin Gibson, Global Lead of DLA Piper's Intellectual Property and Technology practice. "Her perspective will be particularly valuable to life sciences companies navigating complex disputes involving their most important innovations." Lee's arrival continues the expansion of DLA Piper's patent litigation group following the recent additions of Partners Robert Shaffer and Sean Trainor. Shaffer joined as Head of the Life Sciences Patent Litigation practice, bringing more than 25 years of experience handling significant patent disputes, while Trainor joined as Co-Head of the US International Trade Commission practice. With a deep bench of lawyers with advanced technical and scientific degrees in key jurisdictions worldwide, DLA Piper's Patent Litigation team has a strong track record of driving successful outcomes in complex cases by combining courtroom skill with in-depth technical knowledge and experience across the electronics, computer science, telecommunications and wireless, pharma and biotech, medical device, chemical engineering, materials, and automotive industries.

Paul Hastings continues growth of global Energy & Infrastructure platform with leading partner hire in Brussels and London. Read Time: 4 min Brussels and London - Paul Hastings LLP announced today that premier energy, finance and EU regulatory lawyer Dr. Orestis Omran has joined the firm as a partner and Co-Chair of the Brussels Office dual-based in both its Brussels and London offices. His arrival further bolsters the firm's global energy and infrastructure platform across Europe and complements its leading U.S. practice. Recognized as a leading lawyer in multiple categories by Chambers Global and Europe, Omran joins from DLA Piper, where he was co-head of the firm's Greece Country Group and a partner in its Chambers-ranked Energy practice. He advises on cross-border corporate and finance transactions in the energy, banking and infrastructure sectors and on EU regulatory matters before the European Commission and EU courts. Qualified in England and Wales, New York, Greece and Belgium, Omran has experience that spans structured and project finance, privatizations, IPOs and asset acquisitions, as well as renewables, hydrogen, power purchase agreements, oil and gas, and interconnection infrastructure. "Our elite global energy and infrastructure platform has enjoyed incredible success over the last few years and it is a strategic priority of the firm to continue the build the global platform in order to take more market share at the top of the market," said firm Chair Frank Lopez. "Orestis' experience strengthens our growing capabilities and platform in Brussels, a key market at the center of EU regulation and policy, in London and across Europe. His deep transactional experience and strong industry relationships enhance our existing practices and ability to assist clients on their most complex cross-border mandates." Omran acts for a wide range of clients, including sovereigns, state-owned entities, energy corporates, banks and financial sponsors, with a strong track record across Greece and southeastern Europe. At Paul Hastings, Omran will also lead the firm's work for clients in Greece and Cyprus. "What drew me to Paul Hastings is the combination of a top-tier energy and infrastructure platform with real depth in global finance and M&A work. That is increasingly what clients across Europe need, and the firm's investment in Brussels and London puts us in a strong position to help clients execute complex cross-border transactions and navigate evolving EU regulation." said Omran. Omran's arrival continues Paul Hastings' sustained investment in its global energy and infrastructure platform, which expanded significantly in 2025 with an international team spanning Abu Dhabi, London and Paris, and has continued to grow through strategic hires globally in recent months. Omran's hire also continues the firm's expansion in London and continental Europe, following the launch of its enhanced Brussels office with the addition of leading antitrust lawyer Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte and the arrival in Paris of premier international arbitration partners Elizabeth Oger-Gross and Tolu Obamuroh. In the first half of 2026, Paul Hastings' Energy & Infrastructure team earned 12 top-three rankings in the IJ Global, Infralogic and Proximo league tables. The firm was recognized by Infralogic as legal advisor for the second-largest project finance deal of the period and the largest renewables deal. The global practice was named Project Finance Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Latin America Awards and Law Firm of the Year - Caribbean at the LatinFinance 2025 Project and Infrastructure Awards. Latin Lawyer recognized the Energy & Infrastructure practice with its Latin America Infrastructure Deal of the Year award, and the firm was honored by Project Finance International for its work on the European Renewables Deal of the Year. Related practices. Sectors. About Paul Hastings. With widely recognized elite teams across 17 core practices, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm with a culture of excellence focused on providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations.

DLA Piper expands corporate practice with appointment of Alexander Reich-Rohrwig. * Author Cynthia Lydia Marbaniang * Published November 3, 2026 DLA Piper strengthens its Corporate practice with the appointment of Dr Alexander Reich-Rohrwig, 41, as Partner in its Vienna office, effective November 1, 2026. His arrival further bolsters the firm's global M&A capabilities. Alexander advises national and international companies, investors and financial institutions on all aspects of corporate and commercial law with a focus on organisations in the infrastructure, industrials, and energy sectors. His areas of focus include joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and contract law, as well as corporate reorganisations. He also has extensive experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Alexander Reich-Rohrwig studied law at the University of Vienna, where he also obtained his doctorate in law. He is admitted to the Austrian Bar and, in addition to German and English, speaks Mandarin and French. He is also a regular speaker on corporate law topics and the author of numerous professional publications. Christoph Mager, Managing Partner at DLA Piper Austria, said: "The appointment of Alexander Reich-Rohrwig marks an important step in the continued growth of our Corporate practice in Austria. With his excellent market knowledge and extensive experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions, he will provide outstanding support to our clients in achieving their strategic objectives. We are delighted to welcome Alexander to our partnership." Elisabeth Stichmann, Head of the Corporate practice at DLA Piper Austria, added: "I am delighted that Alexander is joining our team and look forward to further developing our Corporate practice together with him. His expertise, particularly in the area of complex joint ventures, represents an excellent enhancement and extension of our service offering and further strengthens our strategic positioning in sophisticated corporate law matters." Alexander Reich-Rohrwig, Partner in the Corporate practice at DLA Piper Austria, commented: "DLA Piper combines a strong local presence with an international reach that few other law firms can match. For my clients, this means seamless cross-border support from a single source, backed by one of the world's leading global law firms. I am particularly excited to work alongside DLA Piper's dynamic and ambitious team and to help shape new opportunities in the Austrian market." Where the legal industry reads first. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. From Legal Desire Is your firm the one being cited, or the one being skipped? Legal Desire ran the test. On several everyday legal questions, software companies are answering and law firms are not. Legal Desire help firms fix that, and Legal Desire build the technology behind the practice. Lawyers and firms: get featured on Legal Desire. Share your deals, lateral moves, firm news and insights with 1M+ monthly readers: founders, law firm partners, general counsel and practising lawyers across the US, UK, EU and GCC.