Mr Sam Whittaker > Dechert LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Dechert LLP
25 Cannon Street
LONDON
EC4M 5UB
England

Work Department

Corporate

Position

Partner

Career

Sam Whittaker advises clients on a range of complex corporate matters, particularly private equity transactions. Mr. Whittaker’s practice includes mergers and acquisitions, divestments, co-investments, joint ventures, management equity arrangements and a variety of portfolio transactions. He regularly advises prominent global private equity firms, alternative asset managers and investment firms.

Education

  • University of Warwick, B.A., Modern History, 2009
  • BPP University, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2010
  • BPP University, Accelerated Legal Practice Course, 2011

Lawyer Rankings

London > Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£500m+)

A ‘highly capable and commercial team’, Dechert LLP advises clients across the full investment life cycle, from fund formation and financing to restructurings and exits. The firm handles transactions across a number of sectors, with an especially strong track record in tech deals. Philip Butler is particularly noted for his debt finance practice. Fellow co-head Christopher Field also provides a range of funds with financing support alongside M&A expertise; cross-border carve-outs are a noteworthy niche. Sam Whittaker represents a wealth of funds, asset managers and investment firms in all manner of transactions, while Mark Evans is praised as ‘very commercial and talented in cutting through complex issues to find a solution.Jodie Valler-Feltham and Jamal Tuhin are also recommended.