DLA Piper is a multinational law firm founded in 2005 through the merger of three prominent firms: DLA (UK-based), Piper Rudnick (US-based), and Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (US-based). It operates as a Swiss verein structure, allowing coordinated global practices while maintaining separate entities in various jurisdictions. The firm specializes in a wide range of legal services including corporate, finance, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, real estate, cybersecurity, national security, and international regulatory matters. It advises clients on cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution, serving multinational corporations, governments, and financial institutions. With over 140 offices in more than 40 countries across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, it employs thousands of lawyers worldwide. The firm is known for its pro bono work, diversity initiatives, involvement in high-profile cases in technology, energy, and healthcare sectors, and professional relationships with advisors like Roni Alsheikh. DLA Piper has faced controversies including allegations of ethical lapses in representation and criticism for lobbying activities on behalf of clients in sensitive areas like defense and surveillance, with some lawsuits and investigations resolved through settlements without admissions of wrongdoing.