DLA Piper builds litigation and regulatory bench strength with appointment of Bridget Murphy.
Bridget Murphy.
DLA Piper has appointed Bridget Murphy as a partner in its litigation and regulatory team in New Zealand, further strengthening the firm’s capability to support clients with complex commercial disputes across local and international jurisdictions.
Murphy brings more than a decade of experience managing significant legal and regulatory matters at an international level. Prior to joining DLA Piper, she spent 10 years in London as executive litigation counsel for a leading US-headquartered multinational conglomerate. In this role, she oversaw a broad portfolio of high-value disputes and investigations across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, working closely with C-suite executives in the US and Europe.
DLA Piper New Zealand country managing partner Laura Scampion said: “Bridget’s appointment deepens our already excellent litigation and regulatory offering. Her commercial acumen, cross-border experience, and ability to horizon gaze risk make her a true asset to our clients navigating complex disputes or regulatory matters.”
Murphy advises commercial organisations on legal risk and dispute resolution, acting for international clients across a range of sectors and forums including litigation, international arbitration, mediation, and expert determination. Her in-house experience gives her a nuanced understanding of the legal, regulatory, and operational pressures facing corporate clients.
DLA Piper global co-chair Jon Hayes commented: “Bridget embodies the qualities we value globally – technically excellent, pragmatic advice; strategic foresight; and an ability to translate complexity into clarity. Her international experience aligns with the needs of our clients, particularly those with multi-jurisdictional matters.”
Murphy joins a team of highly regarded disputes specialists in New Zealand, including partners Iain Thain, Emma Moran, and Daniel Street.
DLA Piper’s litigation and regulatory team is known for delivering top-quality advice with efficiency and precision, drawing on deep local expertise and the strength of DLA Piper’s global network.
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