DLA Piper announced that Partner Alan Sarhan has been appointed Managing Partner of the firm’s Montréal office. This appointment reinforces the firm’s strategic focus in the region and its work on cross-border regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters in Canada and globally.
Sarhan advises Canadian and international clients on complex regulatory, compliance, corporate, and transactional matters. And his practice includes cross-border transactions, international trade, economic sanctions, supply chain issues, corporate compliance, and government investigations.
Sarhan brings experience from both private practice and in-house leadership roles. This background enables him to provide business-focused counsel to organizations navigating increasingly complex global regulatory and commercial environments.
DLA Piper said Montréal remains a strategic hub within its integrated platform. Sarhan’s leadership is expected to support the continued growth of the office while helping clients pursue opportunities across Canada and in key global markets.
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“Alan is a highly regarded leader whose experience sits at the intersection of cross-border transactions, regulatory risk, and global business strategy. His strong connections and cross-border perspective position him to further expand our Montréal office and help clients capitalize on opportunities across Canada and in key global markets. Montréal remains a strategic hub within our integrated platform, and Alan’s leadership will be instrumental to our continued success.”
Russel Drew, Canada CEO of DLA Piper

