DLA Piper stories
Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.
Many organisations risk falling behind as AI overtakes traditional issues as the biggest GDPR headache and reviews lag by more than a year.
The legal AI company now counts more than 100,000 lawyers as users after the fresh round lifted its valuation to USD $11 billion.
Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.
PeopleIN snaps up New Zealand workforce group Infrawork in a NZD $56 million deal, boosting its trans-Tasman and migrant-labour reach.
Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m, expanding beyond gaming into research tech and adtech to boost its global data platform reach.
ISG has sold a 75% stake to Shaw and Partners for NZD $67.5 million, marking a major step in its growth and partnership with Switzerland's EFG International.
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.
New Zealand's tech sector shows resilience and growth potential despite global challenges, with AI and cybersecurity as key pillars, according to DLA Piper's 2024 Tech Index.
DLA Piper has announced significant promotions, elevating Edward Eisdell-Moore and Kate Rogers to Special Counsel, with Mary McCartin now a Senior Associate.
DLA Piper survey shows global investment in data center infrastructure doubled in 2021, driven by growth of hyperscalers and demand for cloud services.
Since GDPR's inception in May 2018, over 59,000 data breaches have been reported, leading to 91 fines, including a EUR €50 million fine for Google.
Boards at Canadian technology firms face rising financial and regulatory pressure as extreme weather, AI power demand and disclosure rules intensify.
DLA Piper has promoted Edward Eisdell-Moore to partner in its Auckland technology and data practice, effective 1 January 2026.
Kate Driver has rejoined DLA Piper in Auckland as senior associate, enhancing the firm's Investment Management & Funds practice with her global expertise.
DLA Piper grows its New Zealand team with senior promotions and hires to meet rising demand in financial services, infrastructure, Māori law and more.
Seattle-based AI startup Gradial has raised USD $13 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its marketing automation platform amid rapid revenue growth.
New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.
DLA Piper's 2024 Global M&A Intelligence Report reveals crucial trends in the M&A sector, highlighting buyer dominance and the rising influence of AI and ESG factors.
