“Rob and Barron are exceptional leaders whose commitment and vision have consistently driven the success of our firm,” said Bracewell Managing Partner Gregory M. Bopp. “I look forward to working with them as members of our firm-wide management committee.”

Robert R. Collins III – Resident in the firm’s Dallas office, Collins is a partner in the public finance practice, with a focus on tax-exempt financings. He serves as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel and disclosure counsel in financing transactions for cities, counties, school districts, economic development corporations, venue projects, water districts and special districts. Collins has successfully represented several cities and special districts in expedited declaratory judgment actions filed in response to or in anticipation of certain legal challenges asserted against the clients’ proposed issuance of bonds and/or projects to be financed with bond proceeds. He also advises clients in connection with economic development incentives for public/private projects. Collins has been annually ranked by Best Lawyers since 2008, and was honored as Dallas Lawyer of the Year in Public Finance Law in 2019. He received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and earned his J.D., cum laude, from Baylor Law School.

Barron F. Wallace – Resident in the firm’s Houston office, Wallace has played a central role in creating one of the leading public finance practices in Texas and the United States. His broad practice includes traditional and highly structured project finance conduit transactions involving state agencies, cities, school districts, airports, higher education, housing, industrial development, private and primary secondary schools, cultural arts organizations, regional mobility authorities, special districts and not-for-profit organizations. Wallace serves as Chairman of the Houston Parks Board and is a member of the board of directors of the Discovery Green-Downtown Park Corporation and the Houston Social Justice Fund. He is currently ranked in Texas Public Finance by Chambers USA and has been consistently ranked as a leading lawyer by Best Lawyers since 2006. Wallace is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and University of Michigan Law School. He has served twice before on the management committee, from 2017-2019 and again from 2021-2023.

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Logan has represented clients across multiple industry sectors and has appeared before the Alberta Court of Justice and the Alberta Court of King’s Bench. His approach to providing legal services is solutions-focussed, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome for clients while avoiding costly and protracted litigation when possible.

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Joel brings extensive experience in the banking and capital markets industry, both in Sweden and internationally. He has a strong track record advising major financial institutions, investment advisors, and investment banks on a variety of matters. Joel focuses on funding and capital management, investment activities, and is well versed in the legal and regulatory aspects of derivatives and structured products, among other financial services and products. His skills are further enhanced by his previous positions at Nordea and Sweden’s central bank.

Commenting on the hire, DLA Piper’s managing partner in Sweden, Magnus Oskarsson, said “We’re very pleased to welcome Joel to DLA Piper. He has an impressive track record and his experience greatly complements our existing capabilities. Strengthening our Regulatory and Government Affairs practice in Sweden has been a long term strategic priority. Joel’s appointment significantly enhances our offering and position as a leading law firm.”

Joel will join DLA Piper as a partner in Stockholm on 1 December 2024.

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Rosalie represents a wide range of clients, including public and private owners, general contractors, design professionals, specialized trade contractors, and suppliers. She provides comprehensive legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, including advising on procurement methods and contract models, resolving disputes early, and addressing claims through mediation, arbitration, or litigation. Her experience includes appearances before arbitrators, the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and various administrative tribunals in British Columbia and Ontario.

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Rosalie was a partner at a Vancouver-based full-service law firm.

“Rosalie’s extensive knowledge of construction and infrastructure law strengthens our capabilities in this field,” said Robert Seidel, K.C., Canada Managing Partner. “Her practical approach and focus on achieving client goals align with the firm’s commitment to delivering effective legal solutions.”

Rosalie’s appointment reinforces DLA Piper’s dedication to supporting clients in complex construction and infrastructure matters across Canada.

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“Andrew is recognized as a leader in his field with extensive experience advising financial sponsors on their complex fund finance transactions,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “He is a great addition to our integrated, market-leading fund finance and structured products teams that focus on all aspects of fund capital solutions.”

Mr. Husdan is ranked as a leading partner by Legal 500 and Band 1 by Chambers for fund finance, and his practice includes syndicated and bilateral fund financings, manager/GP facilities, subscription/capital call facilities, continuation fund leverage and NAV-based facilities. He regularly acts on complex leverage solutions for funds and their managers as well as short-term, deal-specific equity and exit bridges advanced to a variety of funds across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes.

With more than 350 dedicated lawyers, Kirkland’s debt finance practice is the largest in the world and serves more than 500 private equity clients. According to Bloomberg, Debtwire and Refinitiv, Kirkland consistently handles more debt finance transactions for borrowers than any other law firm. The practice is recognized by Chambers, Legal 500 and other publications for its work on complex, high-profile transactions; exceptional commercial understanding of European and international financing markets; and excellence in client service.

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US Global Practice Head Tom McGrath said:

“Welcoming Elena to our team marks an exciting milestone as we continue to strengthen our full-service US platform. Her extensive expertise in complex cross-border M&A aligns perfectly with our strategic objectives and reinforces our commitment to providing world-class service to our clients in the US and around the world.”

Global Chairman of Corporate George Casey said:

“Elena’s experience navigating complex transactions across a variety of sectors will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities in the US. Her arrival further consolidates our position as a leader in the global M&A space, and I look forward to the outstanding contributions she will make to our firm and our clients.”

Elena advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and private equity transactions across a variety of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, power and utilities, insurance, media and entertainment, chemicals, financial services and retail. She advises public and private companies, including private equity and infrastructure funds and other investors, on corporate and business combination transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, co-investments, joint ventures, recapitalizations, restructurings and bankruptcy sales. Elena also advises clients on debt and corporate restructurings in connection with equity recapitalizations, rights offerings and 363 sales and acquisitions.

Elena joins from Mayer Brown, where she was Co-Leader of Infrastructure M&A and Partner. Earlier in her career, she worked at Shearman & Sterling alongside George Casey and Heiko Schiwek, who joined Linklaters earlier this year.

Linklaters has made a series of significant hires in the US over the past two years, including within the firm’s M&A, structured finance, international arbitration, restructuring and insolvency, real estate, intellectual property, energy and infrastructure, financial regulation, capital markets, tax, executive compensation and employee benefits and environmental practices, among others. These hires have had a significant impact on the firm, most recently evidenced by two landmark US mandates: advising Rio Tinto on its $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium and advising Volkswagen on its up to $5.8 billion joint venture and investment transactions with Rivian,

Linklaters has a pre-eminent global M&A practice, with over 650 M&A lawyers advising clients across the globe on their most complex and important transactions. The firm is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers for Corporate/M&A in the UK, Europe and Asia, as well as for Global Multi-Jurisdictional Corporate/M&A. In 2023, Linklaters advised M&A deals worth a total of $133 billion, which the firm has already surpassed in 2024.

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Zhu represents clients in the technology industry, advising them on IP litigation in US district courts and Section 337 investigations at the US International Trade Commission (ITC). His experience encompasses all aspects of IP litigation, including formulating litigation strategies, coordinating US and China teams to execute the strategies, and conducting patent validity and infringement analysis, technical discovery and production, depositions, expert reports and depositions, Markman hearings, briefing, motion hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.

His notable experience includes representing a global mobile data service provider in defeating trade secret misappropriation allegations and preserving strong noninfringement positions for a complete victory in a patent case brought by competitors; advising a leading solar technology company in winning a Section 337 investigation before the ITC asserting infringement of six patents covering complex solar power and conductive cell technology; and representing a China-based electric enterprise in invalidating the asserted patent in an inter partes review before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and securing a complete victory in a patent infringement case in the US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, which was dismissed with prejudice.

 “We are excited to welcome Shaobin to the firm, whose sterling reputation in patent litigation will be an immediate benefit to the firm’s international clients. His varied representative experience will also broaden the scope of our IPT and general disputes offerings,” said MattSatchwell, US Chair of DLA Piper’s Patent Litigation Practice.

“Shaobin has a proven track record with advising Chinese companies in various patent disputes, and his presence will have immediate impact on the firm’s outbound work from that region,” said Trenton Dykes, Managing Partner of DLA Piper’s Seattle office.

DLA Piper’s global Technology sector lawyers work across practice areas and offices to support technology clients – from startups to fast-growing and mid-market businesses to mature global enterprises – doing business around the world.

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Andrew, who joined DLA Piper in 2003, is currently the Global Co-Chair Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice, and the Office Managing Partner for its Leeds office.

Since coming into the role in 2019, Liam has elevated the UK firm’s offering, significantly increased revenue and cultivated a positive and inclusive culture.

Liam Cowell, UK Country Managing Partner, DLA Piper said: “Having the opportunity to lead the UK firm over the last six years has been an honour, and I’d like to thank everyone who supported me during my term and helped to bring our strategy to life. I am proud of the firm we are today, and our position in the market.”

“As I hand the reins over to Andrew, I am confident that he will continue to grow and develop the firm.”

Andrew Dyson, Partner and UK Country Managing Partner Elect, DLA Piper added: “I want to thank Liam who has been a fantastic leader for the UK firm and taken the firm from strength to strength, and for his support and guidance as I prepare to enter the role. I look forward to working with Charles and his leadership team as we continue to grow and develop the firm.”

Daphne Bens, Joint Managing Director for Europe, DLA Piper, concluded: “We are grateful for Liam’s commitment, guidance and leadership during his tenure. He has significantly built our position in the market and cultivated a positive and inclusive culture of which we’re all very proud.”

“Andrew is an outstanding candidate who brings an esteemed market reputation in Data and Cyber, passion for ethics and global mindset to the role. As Andrew takes the baton from Liam, we look forward to his contributions to the UK firm, as well as his wider collaboration with our global business.”

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