Dechert is well equipped to advise private equity sponsors and other financial investors on domestic and cross-border buyouts, minority investments, corporate restructurings and exits. Situated in the New York office, the practice is jointly led by Mark Thierfelder, who is highly experienced in cross-border buyouts, recapitalisations, leveraged financings, restructurings and exits; Kenneth Young, whose strengths lie in transactions involving technology, digital transformation and financial services platforms; and Markus P Bolsinger , who is skilled in transatlantic leveraged buyouts, take-privates, recapitalisations and other complex M&A transactions. In the wider group, Jonathan Kim 's practice covers leveraged buyouts, sponsor exits and minority investments, and Marie Mast provides technology, education and life sciences expertise in the Philadelphia office.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dechert delivers deep expertise in a wide range of subject matters. My lead there is Ken Young who is a superstar - brilliant lawyer, great negotiator, strong commercial instincts, protects the fort from trouble. Ken is a great manager who recruits and develops great associates, the team is excellent. I love their email CyberBits, where they share up to date info on cyber security and standards.’
- ‘Compared to competitors at other firms, Ken Young has better commercial instinct and negotiating skills. I find that many lawyers know the "market" for what a term or document should be, but finding the common ground to get your client to a better place is hard. Ken has great experience and knowledge, but he also has the respect of his peers and the judgment to know when to push on something to make it better and when not to. He serves as a proxy for me very well, and so makes the whole transaction much smoother. ’
Key clients
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Bain Capital
- Barings
- Bregal Partners
- Centerbridge Partners
- Centre Partners Management
- Cerberus Capital Management
- Court Square Capital Partners
- Estancia Capital Partners
- GIC
- KKR
- Lovell Minnick Partners
Work highlights
Advised GIC on the take-private acquisition, together with Silver Lake, of Zuora, Inc. (NYSE: ZUO).
Advised Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. on its acquisition of Landmark Structures.
Advised Barings on its acquisition of Artemis Real Estate Partners, a US$11+ billion real estate investment firm.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mark Thierfelder; Kenneth Young; Markus Bolsinger
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Kim; Marie Mast