Law firm announces 65 global partner promotions – including two in Birmingham
DLA Piper has announced 65 promotions to its partnership – including two in Birmingham.
The promotions took effect from 1 April in the United States and Canada and 1 May for EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Globally, the Corporate practice group has the largest intake of new partners with 19 promotions; followed by 12 in Finance; 13 in Litigation; and six in Real Estate. Other practice groups include Employment (5), Intellectual Property & Technology (5), Tax (3), and Regulatory & Government Affairs (2).
Regionally, the US has the highest number of promotions with 23 new partners, followed by Continental Europe with 20 and the UK with 12.
Other countries include Canada (5), Ireland (2), and South Africa (2).
In Birmingham, Satnam Singh Sahota (Intellectual Property & Technology) and Siona Spillett (Litigation & Regulatory) have been promoted.
Commenting on the Birmingham promotions, Noel Haywood, Birmingham Office managing partner, said: “This is a wonderful milestone in each of their careers. I'm delighted to welcome them into the partnership.
“Having worked alongside both Siona and Satnam, I know just how additive they will be to their practice groups (Siona – Litigation & Regulatory and Satnam – Intellectual Property & Technology), to our market-leading practice here in Birmingham and to the Global firm.”
Charles Severs, international managing partner and Global co-CEO, added: "This year's cohort joins our firm's partnership during a time of significant change and opportunity in the global landscape.
“We are committed to helping our clients navigate these challenges and our 2025 cohort of new partners have been instrumental in delivering this support. We are very proud of them all for achieving this milestone moment in their careers."
Frank Ryan, Americas chair and Global co-CEO, added: “Our newly promoted partners are focused on helping their clients succeed in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
“They collaborate with their colleagues and give back to their communities. We are proud to welcome them to the partnership and look forward to their contributions to the firm.”
Pictured (L-R): Satnam Singh Sahota and Siona Spillett
