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12 Jan 2026

DLA Piper appoints Russel Drew as Canada Managing Partner

"DLA Piper appoints Russel Drew as Canada Managing Partner, effective Jan 1, 2026. Drew focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital and will join the firm’s US Executive Committee."

Russel (Russ) Drew has been appointed Canada Managing Partner at DLA Piper, effective January 1, 2026.

Drew will also join the firm’s US Executive Committee, where he will help advance strategic priorities that support clients globally. He has been with DLA Piper for a decade and has advised on some of the largest and most complex transactions in Canada. His corporate practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital matters, representing both private and public companies.

Drew succeeds Robert (Rob) Seidel, K.C., whose leadership since 2015 has been instrumental in shaping DLA Piper’s Canadian presence; Seidel will continue to support clients as Chairman Emeritus. The firm also plans to name two additional Canadian partners to its US Executive Committee in 2026.
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