DLA Piper has represented HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI) in their acquisition of Aeroworks International Holdings, B.V. a Netherlands-based parts maker that has factory operations in Thailand and Laos. The purchase represents the largest international expansion yet for Heico.

HEICO manufactures replacement parts for the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries. Aeroworks manufacturers of both composite and metal parts used primarily in aircraft interior applications, including seating, galleys, lavatories, doors, and overhead bins.

The DLA Piper team was led by Jackie Hodes (Miami) , Barbara van Hussen (Netherlands) and Supreedee Nimitkul (Bangkok) and included Manon den Boer, Aad Oomen, Patrick van de Ven, Firda Pasaribu, Diederik Schuurmans (all Amsterdam), Tassanu Chutikanon, Ittipol Narkbenjaporn (all Bangkok).