United Kingdom

Firm overview

Our London office first opened its doors in 1972, though Dechert’s roots here stretch back to the 1930s. Based in the heart of the City, London is one of Dechert’s largest offices and is an important global hub for our clients’ cross-border work around Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Our lawyers advise asset managers, financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to complex transactions and regulatory matters. We assist with raising and deploying pools of capital - from fund formation through the entire investment lifecycle to realisation or restructuring, and we offer market-leading expertise in areas such as antitrust, finance and real estate, white collar crime, tax, IP, partnership and employment.  

Firm overview

Latham & Watkins stands out in the US legal market for its banking, M&A, private equity, debt capital markets, high-yield capital markets, equity capital markets, project finance and project development practices, making it another contender for the title of most versatile corporate firm in the US.

Firm overview

White & Case is a truly global law firm, uniquely positioned to help our clients achieve their ambitions in today's G20 world. As a pioneering international law firm, our cross-border experience and diverse team of local, US and English-qualified lawyers consistently deliver results for our clients. n both established and emerging markets, our lawyers are integral, long-standing members of the community, giving our clients insights into the local business environment alongside our experience in multiple jurisdictions. We work with some of the world's most respected and well-established banks and businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, governments and state-owned entities.

Firm overview

Skadden is a leading firm in the US for debt capital markets, M&A, structured finance, restructuring and insolvency, financial services regulatory, and also maintains excellent banking, equity capital markets, project finance, project development, hedge funds and private equity practices.  A powerhouse corporate firm, anything related to acquisitions is squarely in the firm’s wheelhouse.