Sam Whittaker > Dechert LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Dechert LLP is engaged by various PE firms and sovereign wealth funds for advice on a range of high-value transactions, frequently with a strong cross-border aspect. The London practice is headed up by global PE co-head Christopher Field, whose recent engagements include multi-billion-dollar take-privates and investment deals. Mark Evans is an experienced corporate partner who regularly advises on acquisitions, divestments, and investments for major asset managers. Sam Whittaker – a key contact for some of the team’s most high-profile clients – is also recommended.

The ‘experienced’ lawyers in the corporate and securities team at Dechert LLP regularly advise on domestic and cross border transactions in industries such as financial services, life sciences and healthcare and TMT. Practice co-chair Christopher Field has significant experience working on cross-border corporate carve-outs,  IPOs, acquisitions and disposals. Co-heading the team with Field is Adam Levin whose client base consists of high-net-worth individuals, international corporations and private equity firms. Highly praised in the market is US-qualified Douglas Getter . Ross Montgomery and Sam Whittaker are other key lawyers.