
Dechert is among the most active law firms in the private equity industry. Our private equity practice began more than 35 years ago - before it was even called "private equity" - when we advised on some of the first fund formations and buyout transactions.
With approximately 300 private equity and private investment clients, we are involved in a broad cross- section of transactions and can see and spot deal issues from multiple sides of the table.
Today, the industry recognizes the firm as an international private equity powerhouse. Dechert has been named a top private equity law firm by Bloomberg, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, JUVE, Law360, Mergermarket, PitchBook, Preqin, Private Equity International, RealDeals, Refinitiv and The Deal.
Dechert’s global team of more than 350 lawyers represents all types of private equity sponsors and other private investment firms, including sovereign wealth funds and family offices, and their portfolio companies, as well as institutional and corporate investors looking to invest in private equity funds.
Dechert is among the most active law firms in the private equity industry. Our private equity practice began more than 35 years ago - before it was even called "private equity" - when we advised on some of the first fund formations and buyout transactions.
With approximately 300 private equity and private investment clients, we are involved in a broad cross- section of transactions and can see and spot deal issues from multiple sides of the table.
Today, the industry recognizes the firm as an international private equity powerhouse. Dechert has been named a top private equity law firm by Bloomberg, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, IFLR1000, JUVE, Law360, Mergermarket, PitchBook, Preqin, Private Equity International, RealDeals, Refinitiv and The Deal.
Dechert’s global team of more than 350 lawyers represents all types of private equity sponsors and other private investment firms, including sovereign wealth funds and family offices, and their portfolio companies, as well as institutional and corporate investors looking to invest in private equity funds.
In every phase of the private equity investment life cycle, we help clients accomplish their investment objectives by:
- Forming funds for sponsors and institutional investors
- Helping to raise capital
- Negotiating investments and financings for funds
- Advising on transactions and other matters for clients’ portfolio companies
- Structuring exits for investors
- Restructuring less successful investments
Global presence. Legal skill. Commercial mind-set.
The private equity practice leverages the experience of hundreds of lawyers in offices worldwide to get domestic and cross-border deals done. In the current global market, there are more investment strategies and vehicles than ever before. Because our lawyers are focused and trained in the business aspects of transactions, clients get fully-informed advice on both the legal requirements and commercial implications of conventional and innovative fund and transaction types.
Converting investment goals into consummated deals
The practice’s long-standing international legal capabilities and commercial focus result in optimal outcomes in all investment phases.