Private Funds Partner Russel Perkins Joins Dechert

Dechert LLP is pleased to announce that Russel Perkins has joined the firm as a partner in the financial services practice group in New York City. He advises fund sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors on a wide variety of domestic and international issues relating to real estate funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, funds of funds, secondaries funds and other alternative asset classes.

"Russel brings significant fund formation experience, across all asset classes, to our internationally recognized practice," said Robert W. Helm, a leader of Dechert’s global Financial Services Practice. "We are excited to have him join our team."

Prior to joining Dechert, Perkins served as special counsel in the investment management practice of another international law firm. He will be based in the firm’s New York City office.

"My practice’s focus on private funds complements Dechert’s leadership and strength in financial services," said Perkins. "I’m very happy to join such a dynamic and well-rounded team at such a highly respected firm."

Perkins is a graduate of Harvard University (1997) and University of Virginia School of Law (2000). He is a member of the New York Bar.

Dechert's financial services practice is comprised of approximately 180 lawyers practicing in 16 offices across the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. The firm is a legal adviser of choice for 22 of the 25 largest global asset management firms, advising on matters with complicated cross-border elements and varying legal structures.

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