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Dublin 2
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Ireland
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Dechert LLP has established a large and growing Dublin team that is part of its outstanding global practice. The group now provides a significant challenge to the Irish elite and can bring in international experts from around the globe on cross-border matters. It has built an extensive presence in UCITS and is now growing its reputation in private funds; counsel Dan Morrissey was hired from Akin‘s Hong Kong office to help achieve this. Carol Widger leads the Dublin team, which includes Declan O’Sullivan and Jeff Mackey . Ciara O’Leary remains noted for ESG matters and Mark Dillon for regulatory issues. Since publication, Emmet Quish left the firm.Practice head(s):
Carol Widger; Gus Black
Other key lawyers:
Ciara O’Leary; Declan O’Sullivan; Jeff Mackey; Mark Dillon; Dan Morrissey; Stephen Nolan
Testimonials
‘Dechert LLP has deep subject knowledge and a high level of service and commitment to their clients.’
‘Declan O’Sullivan’s knowledge and contacts in the industry is invaluable. Stephen Nolan has been key to building our fund solutions with outstanding commitment and service.’
‘Jeff Mackey is knowledgable, practical, and has a good understanding of the challenges that clients face.’
Key clients
Granahan Funds Plc
StepStone Group LLP and Swiss Capital
UBS
AGC Equity Partners
Apollo Capital Management
Cheyne Capital Management
TT International
Work highlights
- Advised a range of UBS Asset Management’s fund platforms (both UCITS and alternative investment funds) covering a multitude of asset classes.
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Mark Dillon | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jeff Mackey | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Dan Morrissey | Counsel | View Profile | |
Mr Declan O"Sullivan | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Ciara O'Leary | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Declan O'Sullivan | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Carol Widger | Partner | View Profile |
Diversity
Dechert has a multinational identity that is fundamentally diverse. The firm’s commitments to diversity and inclusion are not simply words written on a website – they are guiding principles that all those at Dechert should live by every day. The numbers speak for themselves – 43% of our Policy Committee (the senior management team) are women or diverse partners, 62% of the lawyers promoted to partner in January 2021 are women or diverse, and 77% of the most recent incoming class – Dechert’s future – are women or diverse.
The following are just some of the key measures that Dechert has undertaken to improve diversity and inclusion at the firm.
Affinity Groups
To effect change, affinity groups identify and address diversity and inclusion-related issues, and create new and recurring programming focused on the attainment of professional and business development skills. They offer enhanced mentoring opportunities, retreats and educational workshop for diverse attorneys. Our affinity groups include:
- Asian Affinity Group
- Black Lawyers Alliance
- Dechert’s Family Network
- Global Women’s Initiative
- Latino Affinity Group
- LGBTQ Affinity Group
- Dechert Heroes (Veterans Affinity Group)
Aspiring Solicitors
Dechert is an Affiliate Partner of Aspiring Solicitors (AS). 2020/2021 marks the fifth successful year of Dechert’s sponsorship of the organization’s national Commercial Awareness Competition, with the winners offered a vacation scheme and opportunity to interview for a training contract at Dechert.
Diversity and Inclusion Week
As part of the firm’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Week (July 20-24, 2020), Dechert hosted journalist and filmmaker Afua Hirsch for a provocative conversation about race, identity and belonging, as well as how what we learn (or don’t learn) about our history has an impact on racism and inequality today.
The firm also held fast-paced virtual quizzes focused on diversity, inclusion and world culture, with a charitable donation made to the winning teams’ chosen charities focused on social justice.
Diversity Champions
Recognizing the individuals who serve as role models for the inclusive, open culture we value, Dechert offers the Diversity Champions award. In 2020, our people submitted 100 nominations. Four Diversity Champions were recognized at our annual all-hands event, with honorees each awarded a bonus.
Global Women’s Initiative
Members of Dechert’s Global Women’s Initiative (GWI) meet regularly with firm leadership to identify and implement initiatives that promote opportunities for women to advance and lead throughout the firm. Individual offices provide additional formal and informal support for women lawyers.
GWI initiatives include formal and informal mentoring, development training, meetings and events for summer associates, internal and external networking, special interest events, and leadership training. The GWI launched the Sponsorship and Sustained Support (SASS) program for senior women associates to help navigate the path to partnership.
Inclusive Leadership
Commitment to diversity and inclusion stems from the top. Our partners have been participating in quarterly, interactive sessions on inclusive leadership since 2018. Topics include affinity bias, attribution bias, covering, in and out groups, priming, unconscious bias, and inclusive leadership in times of crisis. Interactive sessions include dramatizations that prompt conversations long after the programming ends.
This program continues today, with the February 2021 session focused on actionable allyship. Inclusive leadership training has also been expanded to associates and business service professionals.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Citigroup
TESTIMONIAL: “Dechert consistently provides differentiating legal advice, particularly on large, complex transactions.”
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Sun Capital
TESTIMONIAL: “The firm did a great job throughout the entire process. They have been proactive and delivered quality advice. As always, a pleasure working with such a great team.”
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Credit Suisse
TESTIMONIAL: “We continually have the highest degree of confidence in the work product and coverage of the Dechert team, and they are always a pleasure to work with.”
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Saint-Gobain
TESTIMONIAL: “Saint-Gobain frequently turns to Dechert to defend the company in its most consequential, high-stakes litigation in the United States. Their sophistication, depth of experience, and legal creativity – especially in the area of complex mass tort litigation, is simply unrivalled. When the case is unprecedented and alleged to be perilous, there is no better partner to have in the trenches than Dechert.”
Comparative Guides
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United States: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2024
Authors: Christopher D. Christian
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in United States.
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Germany: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2024
Authors: Angelo LercaraMichael Bayr
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in Germany.
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Hong Kong: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2024
Authors: Michael Wong The author would like to thank Nicole Yeung for her contributions to this chapter.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong.
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Luxembourg: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2024
Authors: Patrick GoebelChristine Renner
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in Luxembourg.
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Ireland: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2024
Authors: Ciara O’LearyThe author would like to thank Tinomuda Wekare for her contributions to this chapter.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in Ireland.
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United Kingdom: Alternative Investment Funds
Published: September 2024
Authors: Abigail BellDaniel HawthorneThiha Tun
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Alternative Investment Funds laws and regulations applicable in United Kingdom.
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Preserving Directors’ Business Judgment Despite Encroaching ESG Mandates
Published: May 2024
Authors: Richard Horvath Stephen Leitzell
- Investment funds