Global law firm Dechert LLP is expanding into new, larger office premises in Dublin as the firm continues its growth trajectory in the Irish capital in response to increased client demand.
From 18 November 2019 Dechert’s Dublin office will be based in 8,600 sq. ft. space at 5 Earlsfort Terrace, a landmark Grade A office development overlooking the iconic National Concert Hall in the centre of Dublin’s business and cultural district. Dechert was the first major U.S. firm to open an office in Dublin, and the office remains core to the firm’s global financial services offering.
Dechert has been steadily growing its capability in Dublin since opening the office in 2010, with new senior hires in 2019 including Financial Services partner Carol Widger who joined in January 2019 as Dublin Managing Partner, and Financial Services partner Ciara O’Leary who joined the practice in September 2019, adding to the firm’s 200 lawyer-strong global financial services and investment management practice. Dechert remains the only major global law firm with a funds practice that spans the key European funds domiciles as well as the U.S., Middle East and Asia, and is able to offer clients jurisdiction-neutral advice.
In Dublin, Dechert’s practice focuses on providing asset managers with full scope support in the operation of their investment products and investment management activities. The firm advises across the full range of fund structures, particularly focusing on alternative funds, private equity and private debt, hedge, exchange-traded funds and UCITS with expertise across all major asset classes, fund domiciles and structures, providing expertise at every stage of the investment lifecycle, rather than focusing purely on Irish-only advice.
Dechert’s Dublin Managing Partner, Carol Widger, says, “Dechert is committed to the Dublin market and our investment in new office space reflects the significant increase in client demand we’ve experienced over the last few years and is also a clear indication of our planned future growth to continue to meet the needs of our clients who value the global footprint of an international service offering. We intend to continue developing our expertise and capability in this important market, enhancing our local Irish expertise and our deep industry knowledge on a global scale.”
Dechert acts for 24 of the 25 largest global asset management firms and 41 of the top 50 private debt firms.
About Dechert
Dechert is a leading global law firm with 26 offices around the world. We advise on matters and transactions of the greatest complexity, bringing energy, creativity and efficient management of legal issues to deliver commercial and practical advice for clients.
