Welcome to our 2012 European Technology Leaders Summit, bringing together business leaders to share and discuss the key issues affecting the growth of today's world-class technology sector in Europe.

For many years we have worked across the world in the technology sector and this has given us unique insight into all aspects of the sector globally. Building on our successful technology summits held in Silicon Valley in 2008 and 2010, we are now focusing on Europe with this year's summit being held in London.

Today, with more than 4,200 lawyers in nearly 76 offices and 30 countries, DLA Piper is a global leader in technology law, representing more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice areas than virtually any other law firm in the world. With offices worldwide, we understand, value and incorporate differences into our daily working life by listening to technology leaders like you.

My colleagues and I look forward to seeing you at the European Technology Leaders Summit.


Simon Levine
Global Co-Chair, DLA Piper Technology Group