Global law firm DLA Piper announced the appointment of Ryan Iskandar as a Partner in its global Finance practice, effective October 8, 2026.
Based in the firm’s Sydney office, Ryan brings a highly successful derivatives, securitisation and structured finance practice, advising fund managers, asset managers, banks, and other financial institutions on complex financial markets and structured finance matters, fund linked and private credit transactions, and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes. His practice has a particular focus on Asia Pacific and cross-border transactions within the region.
Ryan’s appointment will strengthen the firm’s structured finance, derivatives, and securitisation offering across the region, while connecting clients with lawyers from across the firm’s global platform and groups, including tax, financial regulatory, funds, and restructuring.
Ryan’s appointment follows other significant arrivals to the firm’s global Finance and Capital Markets practices including Carmen Redmann in Vienna; Rob McClean, Mark Brown, Paul Landless, and Richard Hughes in London; Cathrine Foldberg Møller in Luxembourg; Sherlyn Lau in Hong Kong; Charles Ching in Washington DC; and Shana Ramirez in Los Angeles.
Colin Wilson, Global Co-lead of DLA Piper’s Finance practice, commented: “Ryan brings a wealth of global experience that will elevate our practice not only in Australia, but across Asia Pacific. With a strong structured finance practice, Ryan has built an impressive track record advising clients on complex and innovative transactions across multiple markets. His arrival further strengthens our ability to support clients on their most strategic financing matters and reflects our continued investment in key growth areas across the region.”
Shane Bilardi, Australia Country Managing Partner, DLA Piper, added: “We are continuing to strategically invest in exceptional talent and capabilities across Australia. With Ryan’s appointment, we not only gain a highly accomplished structured finance practitioner, but also a lawyer with deep international experience and a strong track record advising clients on complex financing transactions. His skillset and experience will be invaluable as we continue to support clients on their most significant and complex transactions.”
