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Dechert provides legal services to business leaders, handling high-stakes litigation, first-in-market transaction structures, and complex regulatory matters across key sectors such as financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences, and technology. Its product is the delivery of comprehensive legal advice and representation through a global team of lawyers who partner with clients to navigate legal challenges. The firm differentiates itself with a long history, global footprint, deep sector immersion, and a commitment to close, ongoing collaboration with clients to achieve strong results. Dechert’s goal is to help clients manage risk, seize opportunities, and reach unprecedented outcomes in complex business environments.
About Dechert
Industries
Legal
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1875
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What believers are saying
- Dechert advised Select Medical's $3.9 billion take-private and Kodiak's $2.25 billion sale.
- The firm won 2026 A-List recognition from The American Lawyer on September 4.
- July 7, 2026 Grimley deepens West Coast sponsor M&A for recovering deal flow.
What critics are saying
- September 2, 2026 ENRC settlement keeps Dechert tied to a decade-old scandal.
- Rapid hiring across 50 laterals in 2026 strains integration, pricing, and partner cohesion.
- If Chicago, Dallas, and Houston fail, Dechert wastes millions and weakens credibility.
What makes Dechert unique
- Dechert spans litigation, private capital, and restructuring across New York, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco.
- January 23, 2026 brought 20 McDermott partners and strategy chief Mike Poulos.
- June-July 2026 laterals added Leahana Grimley, Marcus Helt, and J.J. Jones.
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Weil accelerates Bay Area Private Equity expansion with additions of Jon Stott and Michael Hanna. August 31, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO, August 31, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Jonathan Stott and Michael Hanna have joined the Firm as partners in its U.S. Private Equity Group in San Francisco, further strengthening Weil's market-leading Private Equity platform in California. The addition of Jon and Michael to Weil's global Private Equity Group underscores the Firm's continued investment in one of the world's leading private equity platforms. And with their additions, Weil now has 20 partners across California who focus on advising its outstanding Private Equity client base. The Firm has been expanding strategically in California over the past several years, with the 2024 openings of its San Francisco and Los Angeles offices advancing Weil's longstanding Silicon Valley presence into two of the state's leading private equity markets. The Bay Area remains one of the world's premier markets for private equity sponsors, investment firms and innovative companies, making it a strategic focus for Weil and its clients. Jon advises private equity sponsors, alternative asset managers and operating companies on mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, growth investments, joint ventures and other transformative transactions across industries including technology, healthcare, industrials, aerospace and financial services. Michael advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on leveraged acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, corporate governance and other strategic transactions. "We are delighted to welcome Jon and Michael as we continue to strengthen our premier private equity platform and expand our presence in California," said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. "The Bay Area is one of the world's most important private equity markets, and Jon and Michael's experience and relationships will further strengthen our ability to serve clients at the highest level." "We are highly focused on continuing to grow our Private Equity Group in the U.S. and globally with high-quality attorneys who are committed to excellence and collaboration. Jon and Michael are an exciting part of our growth strategy - they are 'go-to' advisors for many of the world's leading private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on their most important, sophisticated matters," said Michael J. Aiello, Chairman of Weil's Corporate Department. "We have substantially expanded the scale and depth of our Private Equity Group in recent years - with the group doubling in size during my tenure - and their arrival reflects our commitment to continuing that trajectory. They strengthen our capabilities in California and further enhance our ability to serve clients across our global private equity platform." "We have built one the deepest Private Equity benches in the California market with 20 partners who focus on Private Equity clients," said Kyle Krpata, Co-Head of Weil's U.S. Private Equity Group, and Tana Ryan, the managing partner of Weil's Los Angeles office. "Jon and Michael are outstanding lawyers with deep market relationships and a collaborative and team-oriented approach to client service, which we value. They are ideal additions to our growing California platform, and we look forward to continuing to build on our momentum in this important market." Jon joins Weil from Dechert LLP, where he served as Managing Partner of the firm's San Francisco office and led its West Coast Private Equity practice. Michael joins Weil from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he served as a partner in the firm's Private Equity practice. "Weil has long been recognized as one of the world's premier private equity firms, and the continued investment in their Private Equity platform in California has been truly amazing to watch," Jon said. "The Firm's collaborative culture and commitment to the Bay Area make this an exciting opportunity, and I look forward to joining this outstanding team." "I'm excited to join Weil's growing private equity team in San Francisco and to be part of the Firm's continued expansion in California," Michael said. "I look forward to working with my new colleagues to help clients navigate their most significant transactions." About Weil's Private Equity practice. Weil's global Private Equity practice is recognized by the industry as being one of only a very small number of elite market leaders in this field. Our clients include many of the highest-profile private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds, as well as family offices and other equity financial investors. Weil advises more than 300 private equity clients worldwide, ranging from middle-market buyout firms to each of the 10 largest global private equity funds and 8 of the 10 largest global private equity funds as ranked by PEI 300 2026. Our advice covers all aspects of the full life cycle of investments. About Weil. Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm's four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields. Media Inquiries Weil Public Relations Christopher rieck. Director, Communications * +1 (212) 310-6710 Peter ottaviano. 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Private credit's legal and regulatory framework. The evolution of private credit markets in the U.S. and Europe. VRC and Dechert LLP have partnered to produce a three-part series examining how regulation has shaped private credit fund structures on both sides of the Atlantic. The first article focused on the evolution of fund structures, and the second article explored global valuation frameworks and oversight. Part 3 compares the private credit regulatory frameworks in the U.S. and Europe. While the U.S. developed a wide range of scalable private credit fund structures earlier, Europe's implementation of AIFMD 2.0 marks a significant transition toward a more unified, prescriptive, and asset-class-specific regulatory framework. As private credit continues to expand across jurisdictions and investor segments, regulatory frameworks will remain central to the market's long-term resilience. For U.S. firms evaluating or acquiring EU managers and for European managers scaling globally, these distinctions directly affect how funds operate, report, and withstand regulatory scrutiny. Read the full article here.
Dechert named to The American Lawyer's 2026 A-List of Top 20 Firms. August 13, 2026 Dechert has been named to The American Lawyer's 2026 A-List: Top 20 Firms, leaping five spots from last year's ranking. The annual A-List is widely regarded as one of the legal industry's most comprehensive measures of overall law firm excellence, based on a range of metrics that include financial performance, pro bono commitment, diversity, female equity partner representation and associate satisfaction. "Making the top 20 in this year's A-List is a reflection of what makes our firm special: talented people working together in service of our clients, colleagues and communities," said firm co-chair Mark Thierfelder. "It is a testament to the culture that has led to our rapid growth this year - and not just in headcount." This recognition reflects Dechert's commitment to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, inclusion, professional development and community engagement. Recent highlights from this past year include: * 82,000+ hours of pro bono legal services globally, with its lawyers actively engaged in more than 1,500 pro bono matters involving criminal justice reform, housing and homelessness, civil rights, human trafficking, veterans benefits and representing numerous nonprofits, small businesses and social enterprises. * 50 new lateral partners and three new offices in Chicago, Dallas and Houston underscoring Dechert's momentum in recruiting market-leading talent across litigation, investment management, finance and restructuring, capital markets and securitization, and mergers and acquisitions. * Earned "elite" designation from Chambers Associate across all seven junior associate survey categories and ranked elite in the "most satisfied mid to senior associates" category. Dechert is the sole AmLaw 100 firm to achieve across-the-board elite status in multiple surveys over the last five years. "Being named to The American Lawyer's A-List speaks to the strength of our global platform and the collaborative culture that drives our success," said David Forti, co-chair of Dechert. "Our people are united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation and client service, and this recognition reflects the impact of those efforts across the firm." About Dechert Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead. For more than 150 years, Dechert LLP has advised clients on critical issues - from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. Its lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors Dechert LLP serve - financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology. Dechert delivers unwavering partnership so its clients can achieve unprecedented results.
Dechert ranked among top law firms for pro bono work by The American Lawyer. Dechert has been ranked number three internationally and number seven in the United States in The American Lawyer's annual Pro Bono Scorecard, according to a July 16 announcement. The Pro Bono Scorecard evaluates the 200 largest U.S. law firms based on average pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers performing more than 20 hours of pro bono work annually. Dechert has held a spot among the top three internationally for eleven consecutive years and has been in the U.S. top ten for nine out of the last ten years. This recognition comes after other recent honors, including receiving the National Legal Aid & Defender Association's 2026 Beacon of Justice Award. "At Dechert, commitment to our communities is one of our longest-standing values," said Co-chair Dave Forti. "The scope of our pro bono efforts is remarkable, ranging from representing prisoners of conscience to preparing tax returns in remote Alaskan villages, supporting military veterans, advocating for housing and much more." Co-chair Mark Thierfelder said, "Since our firm's earliest days more than 150 years ago, Dechert and its people have been committed to advocating for justice. We're grateful to all of our people who serve our pro bono clients with the same innovative spirit and commitment to excellence that they bring to all that they do." In 2025, Dechert provided over 82,000 hours of pro bono legal services globally through involvement in more than 1,500 matters across areas such as criminal justice reform, housing and homelessness issues, civil rights cases, human trafficking prevention efforts, veterans benefits support, and representation for nonprofits and small businesses. The firm also offers an Impact Fellowship program allowing early-career lawyers to spend a year working with nonprofit partners. Dechert was founded over 150 years ago and advises clients on litigation matters as well as transactional structures across commercial centers worldwide.
Dechert again recognized among leading firms for Pro Bono by The American Lawyer. July 16, 2026 Dechert has been ranked #3 internationally and #7 in U.S. in The American Lawyer's annual Pro Bono Scorecard. Each year, the Pro Bono Scorecard ranks the 200 largest law firms in the U.S. based on the average number of pro bono hours per lawyer and the percentage of lawyers who performed more than 20 hours of pro bono work. The American Lawyer has ranked Dechert in the top three spots for international work for 11 consecutive years and in the top 10 in the U.S. for nine out of the last 10 years. This recognition follows closely on other recent pro bono honors for the firm, including the National Legal Aid & Defender Association's 2026 Beacon of Justice Award. "At Dechert, commitment to our communities is one of our longest-standing values," said Co-chair Dave Forti. "The scope of our pro bono efforts is remarkable, ranging from representing prisoners of conscience to preparing tax returns in remote Alaskan villages, supporting military veterans, advocating for housing and much more." "Since our firm's earliest days more than 150 years ago, Dechert and its people have been committed to advocating for justice," said Co-chair Mark Thierfelder. "We're grateful to all of our people who serve our pro bono clients with the same innovative spirit and commitment to excellence that they bring to all that they do." In 2025, Dechert provided more than 82,000 hours of pro bono legal services globally. Its attorneys were actively engaged in more than 1,500 pro bono matters across a wide range of areas including criminal justice reform, housing and homelessness, civil rights, human trafficking, veterans benefits, and the representation of numerous nonprofits, small businesses and social enterprises. In addition, its Dechert Impact Fellowship provides lawyers at the beginning of their careers with the chance to spend a full year working with one of its nonprofit partners. About Dechert. Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead. For more than 150 years, Dechert has advised clients on critical issues - from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. Its lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors Dechert serve - financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology. Dechert delivers unwavering partnership so its clients can achieve unprecedented results.
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About Dechert
Industries
Legal
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
1875
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