Doing Business in Europe

Richard Sterneberg

DLA Piper UK LLC

• Head of Global Government Relations, DLA Piper UK LLC
• Is responsible for the team that leads on government affairs projects with an EU focus across the DLA Piper global network
• Listed as one of the “Best in Brussels” government affairs ranking
• Has almost 25 years’ experience in Brussels
• Has recently focused on international sustainability and environmental issues
• Advised many Asian governments and NGOs on their Brussels activities, now focuses on international projects across the FMCG, health care, agriculture, and fisheries sectors
• Currently helping leading companies in these sectors (globally) as well as the entire EU fishing fleet (one of the principle areas of contention) to manage supply chain resilience in an increasingly challenging policy environment
• Is closely plugged into the ongoing negotiations between the U.K. and the EU on their future relationship

Daniel Robyn

DLA Piper LLP

• Partner in DLA Piper’s Los Angeles (Century City) office
• Practice focus is on international corporate reorganizations, including going global, post-acquisition integrations, global corporate governance, legal entity rationalizations, and global carve-outs of business units
• Has advised dozens of U.S. companies ranging from start-ups to large U.S. multinationals in expanding globally and with respect to setting up their global corporate compliance programs, including tech, pharma, medical device, real estate, and manufacturing companies
• Admitted to practice law in Germany

Ute Krudewagen

DLA Piper LLP (US)

Dr. Ute Krudewagen

• Partner with DLA Piper LLP’s Silicon Valley office and a co-chair of the international labor and employment practice
• Focuses on providing multinational companies with solutions to the challenges presented in managing a global workforce and counsels companies on employment issues triggered by cross-border transactions
• Has advised dozens of companies on their global expansion
• Named to the Daily Journal's list of Top California Labor and Employment Lawyers
• Is ranked in Legal500
• Has been recognized as an outstanding lawyer in Acritas Stars
• Has been selected by the Silicon Valley Business Journal among its Women of Influence