DLA Piper has won European Mid-Market M&A Legal Adviser of the Year and Russia M&A Legal Adviser of the Year at Mergermarket’s annual European M&A Awards. The virtual ceremony was held in London on 10 December 2020.

The judging process was meticulous and included an analysis of Mergermarket’s market-leading league tables followed by a shortlist announcement and scrutiny by a panel of expert judges.

Commenting, John West, Managing Editor in Europe of Mergermarket, said: "There's no doubt that 2020 will go down in the history books. Deal activity has been defined by one issue, with the pace of M&A in all geographies determined by the opening and closing of economies. Yet this year's M&A award winners confirm that 2020 was not a write-off. Companies have been forced to reposition portfolios and time strategic M&A to perfection. Private equity continues to capitalise on market conditions too, a trend that will last well into 2021. This year's M&A award winners have demonstrated their ability to adapt to the headwinds and deliver value for clients - in the face of unprecedented complexity and volatility. Congratulations to all of this year's successful firms."

Bob Bishop, Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper's Corporate Group, said: “I’m hugely proud of our team and what we’ve achieved, during the last 12 months and consistently over the last 10 years. DLA Piper remains the world’s #1 ranked legal advisor for M&A, a position we’ve held for a decade and a testament to the strength and consistency of our global platform. 2020 was a year of unprecedented change, where deep, longstanding relationships and an ability to adapt were more important than ever. I’d like to thank all of our clients and team members for their invaluable contribution to this achievement.”