The Philadelphia-based firm revealed today (15 August) that its licence application to open an office in
The new office will mark the second in Asia for Dechert, after the firm opened in
The new office will focus on advising financial institutions, domestic and international companies and private investors on all corporate matters.
Commenting on the new office, Dechert chairman Bart Winokur said: “The decision to establish on-the-ground resources in
Salans and Weil Gotshal & Manges have both recently received licences to practice in
The news follows a number of recent moves in Dechert’s international offices. Last month corporate and M&A partner Kathie Claret and public and private funds partner Joseph Smallhoover quit the firm to join
However, the firm has recently boosted its
