How has the DLA Piper team reacted to the flurry of IPOs in the Indian market?
We have significantly expanded the capital markets team and continue to add to the team. India strategy – How aggressive is it. Also, you have been responsible in getting the ball rolling as far as the India market is concerned – Your views on the long term India story. As a firm we have closely followed the India market in the last couple of years – there’s a definite buoyancy and confidence among Indian corporates expanding globally across various sectors – including natural resources, manufacturing and services. We are committed to developing a strong India practice with a focus on long term relationships. We have in the past year advised various Indian corporates, as international counsel, on several significant capital markets, corporate, finance and outsourcing transactions, including in Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East, and we continue to coordinate our efforts across the firm to further strengthen the DLA Piper brand in India.
