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DLA Piper adds two nuclear energy Partners, expanding global energy capabilities. DLA Piper has expanded its global energy platform with the addition of Partners Vincent Zabielski and Sidney Fowler, who join the firm's Finance practice. Each brings sophisticated nuclear energy capabilities across complex transactions, project development, regulatory matters, advanced reactors, and fusion technologies. Zabielski, based in London, focuses on international nuclear transactions and commercial matters, including nuclear new-build, advanced reactors, fusion, nuclear fuel supply, export controls, and government advisory. He has extensive experience on nuclear new-build projects, including EPC agreements and related project contracts, and advises foreign governments on establishing civil nuclear programs. A former professional engineer with senior operational experience in the sector, he supports clients through the full lifecycle of nuclear energy projects. He is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and is a Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK. Fowler joins DLA Piper's Washington, DC office with extensive knowledge across the nuclear energy sector, including experience gained at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He advises a wide range of clients in the industry, including startups raising early-stage capital, multinational corporations and investors. His practice spans regulatory compliance, government engagement, licensing strategy, export controls, and international nuclear legal frameworks. He regularly supports nuclear due diligence on investments and acquisitions, advises on foreign investment in US nuclear facilities, negotiates commercial agreements across the nuclear supply chain. As interest in the nuclear sector continues to grow among investors, operators and regulators, these appointments further enhance the firm's capabilities across the full nuclear lifecycle, from planning, development, financing and regulation through to decommissioning and waste management. Drawing on significant regulatory and industry experience, Zabielski and Fowler are well placed to help clients navigate complex legal, commercial and policy considerations across the rapidly evolving nuclear energy landscape. "As investment in next-generation energy technologies accelerate globally, clients need integrated counsel that can navigate financing, policy, and development challenges in a fast-moving market," said Colin Wilson, Co-Lead of the firm's global Finance practice. "Vincent and Sid combine distinctive and complimentary sector experience with a rare mix of transactional, technical, and regulatory capabilities that enhance and differentiate our ability to support clients through the full lifecycle of complex nuclear energy projects." "Vincent and Sid's arrival reflects our continued investment in strategically important areas of client demand," said Matt Schwartz, who co-leads the global Finance practice. "Their backgrounds in this rapidly evolving market create meaningful opportunities for collaboration across our Finance practice and uniquely position us to advise clients on energy transition and infrastructure matters." DLA Piper advises on all aspects of financing across borders, sectors, and financial products. The firm's lawyers counsel issuers, underwriters, selling shareholders, sponsors, arrangers, lead managers, originators, dealers, trustees, and depositaries on a broad range of capital markets offerings, including equity, equity-linked and debt securities, structured and project financings, and securitizations. Some of the firm's recent client matters include: * Supporting Amber Infrastructure and La Caisse on its commitment to invest GBP2 billion in Sizewell C, the UK's 3.2GW nuclear power station * Guiding Grupo Cox on its US$4.2 billion acquisition of Iberdrola's assets in Mexico * Advising the Saudi Water Partnership Company on the close of its Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project valued at US$2.2 billion * Assisting the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company on the procurement and development of two Independent Power Projects with a combined capacity of 2.4GW * Supporting a pool of lenders on the US$430 million financing for Genser Energy Ghana Ltd

Emma Moran recognised among New Zealand's Elite Women for 2026. Emma Moran, Partner in DLA Piper's Litigation & Regulatory practice, has been named in NZ Lawyer's Elite Women list for 2026. The annual list recognises women who have influenced the legal profession and demonstrated a sustained commitment to the law. The recognition reflects the breadth of Emma's contribution across client work, law reform, and pro bono practice. Her work spans complex disputes, regulatory investigations, and strategic risk, with a particular focus on organisations operating in heavily regulated sectors including financial services, life sciences, and insurance. Leading the firm's Litigation & Regulatory and Public Law practices and Life Sciences sector in New Zealand, Emma has more than 18 years' experience, advising organisations facing significant disputes, investigations, enforcement risk, and regulatory change. She has extensive advocacy experience across all levels of the New Zealand courts, specialist tribunals, and commercial arbitration. Laura Scampion, DLA Piper's Country Managing Partner in New Zealand, said Emma's recognition reflected her influence and leadership, adding: "Emma demonstrates the kind of leadership we value at DLA Piper. She combines technical excellence in her legal practice with a willingness to contribute to bigger questions affecting New Zealand's legal system and profession. Her work in public law, law reform, and pro bono practice, together with the support she provides to colleagues coming through the profession, gives her influence well beyond her own practice. It is wonderful to see that recognised by NZ Lawyer". Her recent pro bono work has focused on human rights and access to justice, alongside her wider involvement in law reform and emerging regulatory issues. For her Life Sciences practice, she focuses on developments affecting medicines, medical devices, health tech, and AI. Commenting on the recognition, Emma Moran said, "Much of my work involves helping clients navigate situations where the legal answer is only one part of the problem. In heavily regulated sectors, disputes, and regulatory issues often bring governance, reputational, and commercial considerations with them. Its role is to help clients cut through that complexity and find a clear, practical way forward. "I'm very grateful to be recognised by NZ Lawyer. The best work is collaborative, and I'm fortunate to work with outstanding clients and colleagues on issues that really matter." Earlier in 2026, Emma was also named a finalist for the Inclusive Leader of the Year Award at the Diversity Awards NZ, recognising her commitment to inclusive advocacy and professional development, alongside her significant pro bono contribution to human rights and access to justice.

DLA Piper Uganda hires tax director. Natasha Doris 21 October 2026 The firm has snagged a tax specialist with over 15 years of experience for its Kampala office. DLA Piper Uganda (S&L Advocates) has added director Winfred Namata Jumba to its tax practice. The firm announced her arrival in its Kampala office last week. Jumba has experience spanning transfer pricing advisory and compliance, international taxation, and tax structuring and compliance. Her practice also includes tax dispute resolution involving reconciliations, objections, negotiations and settlements. She represents clients before the tax authority, the Tax Appeals Tribunal and the major Ugandan courts. Additionally, she handles negotiations for clients before stakeholders and works on policy reform within client sectors. Jumba previously worked at the Wynic Group for six years in the chief executive office, before which she spent six-and-a-half years at PwC, where she worked for three years as a senior tax associate and three-and-a-half years as an assistant manager. Her prior roles include a two-and-a-half-year tenure at PFK Taxation Services and a one-a-half-year spell at KSMO Advocates. DLA Piper also hired South African mergers and acquisitions (M&A) partner Patrick Leyden from HSF Kramer in May, as well as former Virgin Africa lawyer Phila Zula as a director in its finance practice in July. Article tags.