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Dechert

Philadelphia, PA · Led by Mark Thierfelder

Revenue

$1.1B

Lawyers

900+

Offices

21+

Founded

1875

About Dechert

Dechert is a global law firm with an outstanding reputation in financial services, private equity, and complex litigation. Founded in Philadelphia in 1875, the firm has grown into a global platform with particular strength in asset management — where it is widely regarded as the leading law firm in the world. Dechert's combination of elite fund formation, regulatory expertise, and white-collar defense capabilities makes it the go-to firm for the financial services industry.

Practice Areas

Financial Services & Asset Management

Private Equity

Litigation

White Collar Defense

Life Sciences

International Arbitration

Notable Clients

Major asset management firms

Private equity sponsors

Global financial institutions

Life sciences companies

Notable Alumni

Robert Dechert

Barton Winokur

Henry Coke

Fun Fact

Dechert has been consistently ranked as the #1 law firm in the world for investment management and asset management, representing many of the largest mutual fund families and hedge funds on the planet.

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