Alternative Investment Funds
United Kingdom
14 May 2025
Described as ‘very knowledgeable and business oriented’, the team at Dechert LLP handles a host of domestic and international M&A transactions across the financial services, life sciences, healthcare and TMT sectors. The practice is jointly led by Philip Butler, who advises clients on the on the implementation of complex debt structures, and Christopher Field, who is noted for his expertise in multijurisdictional corporate carve-outs. Ross Montgomery is a key adviser to major international corporations on highly regulated, cross-border transactions. Douglas Getter has left the firm.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Very knowledgeable and business oriented.'
‘Client oriented and prompt in addressing complicated matters.'
‘Rose Limaye is keen, available, and very quick to turn around client requests, with good focus on detail.'
Key clients
- Ark Invest
- Blackstone
- Datamars S.A.
- GIC
- Hellenic Telecommunications (OTE)
- Hunt Companies, Inc
- Iconix Brand Group
- Kier Group plc
- M1 Group
- MountainStar Sports Group, LLC
Work highlights
Served as legal counsel to RCI Banque SA (part of Group Renault, France) in the sale of its leasing business in Russia.
Acted as legal counsel to Kier Group plc, the publicly listed construction and property group, on its acquisition of Buckingham Group’s rail division out of administration.
Advised GIC, as part of a consortium led by Blackstone that includes GIC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, on (i) the consortium’s partial sale of a 4% stake in London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) to Microsoft; and (ii) its share buyback by the LSEG.
Lawyers
Practice head
Philip Butler; Christopher Field
Other key lawyers
Ross Montgomery; Sam Whittaker; Rose Limaye