Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed technology and real estate lawyer Mark Bennett as a partner in its Sydney office.

Mark has over 20 years of experience in Sydney, London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. He has an extensive cross-border practice, with deep industry knowledge in technology and financial services.

His 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.

Shane Bilardi, Country Managing Partner at DLA Piper, commented on Mark's appointment: 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.

Tim Lyons, Australian Head of DLA Piper's Intellectual Property and Technology group, commented: 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.

Joel Cox, Head of DLA Piper's Technology sector in Australia, commented: 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.

Mark 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.

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.