Novara Advisory Partners Hired Tony Andriotis
The firm appointed the former DLA Piper leader to head its global disputes and regulatory practice.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in People
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Novara Advisory Partners has appointed Tony Andriotis as equity partner and global head of disputes and regulatory. Andriotis, who previously led the international arbitration group at DLA Piper in Tokyo, will now oversee litigation and regulatory teams across New York and Tokyo.
Why it matters
The hire aligns with Novara's integrated advisory model, which aims to support clients managing complex cross-border transactions between Asia and the United States. Andriotis selected the firm to leverage its collaborative approach and departure from traditional billable hour structures.
Novara Advisory Partners has advised on more than $100 billion in cross-border transactions since launching. Following the departure of Andriotis, DLA Piper maintains eight partners in Tokyo, while Novara has grown to four partners in the same city.
The players
Tony Andriotis
He is the new equity partner and global head of disputes and regulatory at Novara Advisory Partners who previously led international arbitration at DLA Piper.
Novara Advisory Partners
This global advisory firm launched in 2026 with an integrated model spanning law, banking, and strategy with offices in London, Singapore, Tokyo, and New York.
DLA Piper
This is a prominent global law firm that maintains a significant presence in Tokyo and serves international clients.
Marcus Wolter
He is the leader of Novara Advisory Partners.
The details
Novara Advisory Partners operates through a unique business structure combining law, investment banking, and strategic consulting services. The firm intends to replace standard billable hours with outcome-based fee structures and utilizes proprietary AI tools developed with SingleSource Technologies.
Timeline
Novara Advisory Partners launched in July 2026.
The hire was formally announced on October 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm's decision to adopt an integrated law-banking-strategy advisory model represents a direct attempt to capture market share from traditional, siloed professional services firms. By combining these services under one umbrella, Novara seeks to position itself as a more efficient alternative for cross-border dealmakers.
Clients working with Novara can expect a shift toward outcome-based fee structures rather than traditional hourly billing. This change likely alters how legal costs are budgeted for complex, cross-border corporate transactions.
The takeaway
The move signals a growing appetite among senior legal professionals for alternative business models that bypass legacy billable hour requirements. Industry observers should monitor whether this integrated advisory approach successfully translates to higher efficiency for cross-border transactions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Legalbusinessonline.
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