Law firms DLA Piper enters booming contract lawyer market with Peerpoint-style alumni venture Legal Business · 4 June 2015 · 2 min read TMT DLA Piper DLA Piper is to launch a flexible working unit to rival Allen & Overy’s (A&O) Peerpoint and other alumni-based ventures following criticism over the lack of flexibility within the firm’s remuneration structure.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving Doors: Simpson Thacher launches in Singapore as Ropes, Clifford Chance build in ParisLaw firmsEliza Winter7 Apr 2026‘The US are taking over’ – will DLA’s integration shift the balance of power?Law firmsEliza Winter24 Mar 2026A&O Shearman, HSF Kramer and E.ON among contenders for Legal 500 ESG AwardsLaw firmsNews Editor18 Mar 2026Wexler looks to barristers and investigations as legal tech startup prepares for Series A fundingLaw firmsWill Lewallen23 Mar 2026‘Technology pervades everything’: Addleshaw Goddard on why it has made tech a key sector as it eyes £1bnLaw firmsWill Lewallen17 Dec 2025One of the best-paid roles in law: Apple appoints new general counselIn-HouseTheresa Hargreaves5 Dec 2025Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025