Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
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Provided by Dechert LLP
M&A: Our M&A team advises buyers, sellers and advisers in complex commercial transactions. We focus on structuring successful deals, ensuring speed-to-market execution and protecting our clients’ interests in all phases of a transaction.
Dechert combines extensive industry knowledge with the deep expertise of the firm’s antitrust, tax, environmental, bankruptcy and employee benefits lawyers. We also handle private and public, domestic and cross-border, negotiated and hostile transactions worldwide.
Private Equity: Our global private equity group advises on all phases of the investment life cycle. Ranked among the “most active law firms” for fund formation and fund investments by Private Equity Analyst, Dechert focuses on accomplishing successful exits, structuring funds for efficiency and good governance, executing fund investments that maximize value and handling transactions that enhance portfolio companies.
In Philadelphia, we represent institutional investors, including private and charitable foundations, pension trusts, and corporate venture funds in connection with their numerous investments in private equity funds. Our cross-functional team understands issues unique to our clients, such as auction strategies, “club” deal arrangements and deal terms, and is committed to helping fund sponsor clients maximize their investments. We also assist portfolio companies with add-on acquisitions, joint ventures and public and private financings.
Chambers Review
Dechert LLP is recognized for its comprehensive team with a broad scope of expertise in corporate, M&A, private equity and securities matters. It is particularly noted for its experience in multijurisdictional transactions and commonly sought after by major national and international private equity firms. The firm also acts for a broad client base including technology, food and beverage, and travel industry companies.
Work Highlights
- Dechert LLP advised StoneCastle Partners on its sale of StoneCastle Insured Sweep to Webster Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is highly attentive and solutions-oriented."
"The Dechert team is well equipped to break down, and provide guidance on, complex matters."
"The team is highly attentive and solutions-oriented."
"The Dechert team is well equipped to break down, and provide guidance on, complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Barton Winokur is a highly distinguished corporate practitioner who specializes in sophisticated private equity matters.
Henry Nassau is the chief executive officer of Dechert. He has extensive experience of acting on high-value acquisitions and private equity transactions, often with cross-border elements.
James Lebovitz is noted for his knowledge in complex M&A. He often acts for companies in the finance and healthcare sectors.
Eric Siegel represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in high-value M&A transactions.
"Eric is a very bright attorney who can quickly identify the most significant issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dechert LLP
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds