Dechert LLP‘s breadth is evidenced by its activity across the full range of fund sizes and asset classes, including private credit and real estate. Gus Black regularly receives instructions from significant asset managers in the private equity and credit sphere. Christopher Gardner’s ability in offshore jurisdictions attracts a host of sponsors and investors from the Middle East, North Africa, and North America. Sam Kay joined the practice from Travers Smith LLP in July 2023, while Thiha Tun moved to Goodwin.
Testimonials
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‘Highly commercial and innovative team always willing to think broadly to get the best possible outcome.’
‘All super smart and engaged in providing a great service.’
‘Chris Gardner is very commercial, has taken the time to really understand our business and is very responsive. I really appreciate his clear and practical advice, the fact that he is just as responsive and willing to help with small ad hoc issues.'
‘Dechert's private funds department seems really well backed by technology, conferences and talks. The team is large so seems to encompass a lot of different specialities resulting in some great in-depth knowledge of relevant structures and market practice. ’
‘Sam Kay stands out as very responsive, intelligent, proactive and cheerful on all occasions. We find him a pleasure to deal with.'
‘The team are some of the best in the business. They bring a great mix of technical expertise and commercial solutions-focused support to their clients. ’
‘Sam Kay is an excellent lawyer and partner to our business. He is very knowledgeable, combining excellent technical skills with a very commercial and pragmatic approach. When Sam changed firms we moved with him.’
Key clients
- Abrdn Private Equity
- Abris Capital Partners
- AGC Equity Partners
- Amber Capital
- Apollo Global Management
- Barings
- Blixt Group
- Cibus Capital
- Columna Capital
- Graham Partners
- Hermes GPE
- Medicxi
- Melior Equity Partners
- Pemberton Capital Advisors
- RenaissanceRe Fund Management
- StepStone Group
- 13Books
- Warburg-Serres Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Cibus Capital on the combined fundraising and closing of two agriculture and food-chain-focused private equity funds.
- Advised 13Books Capital on the fundraising and closing of a fintech-focused venture fund.
- Advised Maguar Capital on the establishment of a continuation fund.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gus Black