Dechert LLP‘s group is led by ’exceptional’ practitioner Daniel Hawthorne, who specialises in tax and incentives matters. The team’s client portfolio features investment managers and funds as well as corporate clients. The team's workload spans multiple jurisdictions and the group advises on the establishment and implementation of incentives plans, as well as disputes that arise from such plans. ‘Technical expert’ Jason Butwick is a noteworthy member of the team.

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  • ‘Jason Butwick is exceptional - a technical expert with a wealth of experience in employee incentive schemes and in our industry. He is highly commercial and a trusted adviser to our business.’

  • ‘The team is commercial, responsive and client-oriented. We found Daniel Hawthorne and his team delivered prompt advice which addressed our questions clearly and succinctly.’

  • ‘Daniel Hawthorne provided clear, commercial advice within tight deadlines and gave clear comprehensible advice in respect of complex structures.'

  • ‘Daniel Hawthorne is an exceptional attorney.'

  • ‘Daniel Hawthorne makes himself available on short notice, gives excellent and practical advice, and is a top drafter of documents. He understands the complex legal issues in his area and is able to explain them clearly and professionally including to non-lawyers.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Hawthorne

Other key lawyers

Jason Butwick