Success Stories
Rankings and Recognition
Lawyer Testimonials
Our Culture
Focus On Development
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At Dechert, our goal is to be considered among the very best at what we do—the firm that clients turn to for definitive advice, practical guidance, and powerful advocacy. And independent entities agree, having recognized Dechert as among the very best in our core areas of practice.
Firm Rankings
"Five years ago, Dechert sketched out a plan to become one of the most profitable firms in the nation. It worked."
The American Lawyer, "The AmLaw 100," 2007
Among the "firms with the most top-ten rankings" in the league tables of The American Lawyer Corporate Scorecard
The American Lawyer, 2006
One of six "growth champions" of 2005
The American Lawyer, “The AmLaw 100,” 2006
Practice Rankings
Click on the practices below to see related rankings and recognition.
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Among the top 10 issuer and top 10 manager counsel for debt, equity, and equity-related offerings in 2007
Thomson Financial, US Capital Markets Review, 2008
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Recognized as a leading law firm for issuer and manager representation in capital markets transactions, private equity buyouts and fund formation, international mergers and acquisitions, acquisition finance, and corporate governance and SEC
The Legal 500 US, 2007
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One of the firms handling the most $100 million-plus M&A deals in 2007
Corporate Control Alert, 2008
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One of the "most active law firms" in private equity based on number of funds structured as well as deals closed in 2007
Private Equity Analyst, 2008
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Ranked among the top 15 legal advisers wordwide for life sciences
Practical Law Company, "Life Sciences Industry and Regulatory Super Leagues," 2007
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Recommended for Coporate/M&A in Belgium, France, Germany, London and Luxembourg
The Legal 500 Europe, 2007 and The Legal 500 UK, 2006
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"Dechert culture is remarkable – the firm can field a team in any business area you can imagine, there is a refreshing lack of bureaucracy and the extremely focused lawyers won't let the subtleties of a transaction pass them by."
Chambers Europe, 2007
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Mass torts and product liability group selected as one of the top three product liability practices in the United States.
The American Lawyer, 2008
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One of only 10 U.S. firms singled out for "exemplary, cutting-edge work in civil [litigation] defense" and named to The National Law Journal's "Defense Hot List"
The National Law Journal, 2007
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In Belgium, a leading firm for competition/antitrust
Chambers Europe, 2007
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One of the top seven national product liability practices in the United States
Chambers USA, 2007
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Recognized for obtaining one of the 10 "Top Defense Wins of 2005"
The National Law Journal, 2006
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Recommended for commercial litigation in London and France
The Legal 500 Europe, 2007 and The Legal 500 UK, 2006
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"Full of 'intelligent, strategic lawyers' who get involved in some of the most important cases nationwide"
Chambers USA, 2005
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Law firm with the most Best Lawyers in America in the national category of "Antitrust"
Best Lawyers in America, 2005
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Among the top 10 issuer and top 10 manager legal advisors in 2007 for both U.S. mortgage-backed securities and U.S. asset-backed securities
Thomson Financial, 2008
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Among the top 10 issuer and underwriter counsel for U.S. mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities in 2007
The American Lawyer, "Corporate Scorecard," 2008
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"The firm has all the right attributes, and stakes its claim at the premium end of the market with further expansion of the finance and real estate departments and a well hooked-up international presence."
Chambers UK, 2007
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"The firm has significant strengths in real estate finance."
The Legal 500 US, 2007
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With a "long international reach," Dechert "attracts instructions from US and UK institutional lenders, and has staked its claim in the arena of REITS and securitizations."
Chambers UK, 2006
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One of the top three onshore legal advisors globally serving hedge funds
CogentHedge, 2008
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Ranked #1 for investment funds
The Legal 500 US, 2007
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"Clients say the team is 'excellent, top notch' both 'in terms of their level of knowledge and service'."
The Legal 500 US, 2007
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"The wind seems to be blowing at hurricane force, particularly in funds-related work...[O]f the 20 largest asset management firms worldwide, Dechert counts 18 as clients."
The American Lawyer, "AmLaw 100," 2007
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"This formidable [investment practice] has a depth that makes it stand out"
Chambers USA, 2006
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A dominator in the hedge fund industry
The American Lawyer, 2006
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Recommended in London and Luxembourg for investment funds
The Legal 500 Europe, 2007 and The Legal 500 UK, 2006
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Ranked #1 for advice in trademarks and recommended for trademark portfolio management in London
The Legal 500 US, 2007 and The Legal 500 UK, 2006
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Ranked among top intellectual property and International Trade Commission (ITC) practices in Calfornia
Chambers USA, 2006
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Recommended intellectual property practice in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Practical Law Company, 2007
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A geographically diverse trademark and copyright practice
Chambers USA, 2005
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A leading London firm for VAT, customs and excise, and stamp duty
Chambers Global, 2006
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Recommended for tax in London and France
The Legal 500 Europe, 2007 and The Legal 500 UK, 2006
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Recommended for tax in the UK
Practical Law Company, 2005
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