International firm Dechert, has more than 900 lawyers across the globe. The firm opened its London office in 1972 and now has over 160 lawyers in the London office.

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm advise clients on a broad spectrum of structured finance, derivatives and securitisation transactions. It is perhaps best known in the UK for its debt capital markets and funds work, particularly work relating to sovereign debt issues. The London team is best known for its work on debt capital markets, private equity and investment funds work.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include Fondazione Enasarco, Athene and Cheyne Capital Management (UK).