DLA Piper announced it has appointed technology and real estate lawyer Mark Bennett as a partner in its Sydney office. Bennett has over 20 years of experience in Sydney, London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. He has an extensive cross-border practice, with industry knowledge in technology and financial services.
Bennett’s practice spans a wide range of areas, including digital commerce, strategic technological services procurement and outsourcing, data governance and digital content, software development and commercialisation, digital infrastructure (data centres and fibre networks), emerging and disruptive technologies (including AI), and sophisticated global sourcing, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
Bennett will join the firm’s Sydney office on 1 May 2025. He is the third partner to join the firm in Australia since January 2025, following the appointment of M&A partner David Holland and finance partner David Kirkland.
KEY QUOTES:
“Mark’s extensive experience and impressive practice bring a unique opportunity for us to support both the technology and real estate needs of transactions. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our teams.”
Shane Bilardi, Country Managing Partner at DLA Piper
“From a Tech & Sourcing perspective, our ability to present a strong, connected Asia-Pacific team is a key differentiator that enables us to deliver seamless, regionally integrated solutions for our clients.”
Tim Lyons, Australian Head of DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology group
“Mark’s appointment bolsters our technology offering, providing our high-growth and technology investor clients with the advice they need in the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI regulation.”
Joel Cox, Head of DLA Piper’s Technology sector in Australia
