Rob McKie of DLA Piper Named as Rising Star of Sheffield

27th January 2016

Corporate partner, Rob McKie of DLA Piper Sheffield has been featured as a 'Rising Star' in Legal Week's 'up-and-coming M&A partners across the UK'.

The feature highlights M&A partners across 11 UK cities who are making their mark at UK firms, with a particular focus on those based outside of the capital. Rob joined DLA Piper in 1999, qualified in 2001 and became partner in 2013. He can recall his career-defining moment as "Being able to steer a client through a tricky strategic disposal which ensured the client was able to continue in business". Rob has particular experience in a wide range of domestic and cross-border merger and acquisition transactions and is part of the award winning corporate team, led by Richard May in Sheffield.

You might also be interested in

Business Groups Sign Letter Supporting Government Commitment to NPR

Thu 15th January 2026

Seven of the UK’s major business groups have written an open letter to the government to support its commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).

Growth Returns in Pre-Budget Period

Thu 15th January 2026

Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

Chambers Welcome Northern Powerhouse Rail Ambition

Wed 14th January 2026

Reacting to the announcement on Northern Powerhouse Rail, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:

SURVEY SHOWS SOUTH YORKSHIRE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE AT THREE-YEAR LOW

Thu 8th January 2026

South Yorkshire’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey, published towards the end of 2025, paints a challenging picture for the region’s business community.