M&A/corporate and commercial
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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Work Department
Corporate
Position
Partner
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Mark E. Thierfelder is co-Chair of Dechert and a member of the leadership team responsible for setting strategic priorities and driving the firm’s commitment to our work, our clients and our community. He is also a member of the Policy Committee. Mr. Thierfelder’s efforts in these areas continue to position Dechert as a leading global law firm advising financial institutions and corporations on issues critical to managing their business and their capital – from high-stakes litigation to the most complex transactions, financing and investments.
In addition to serving as co-Chair, Mr. Thierfelder continues to concentrate his practice on private equity transactions and domestic and international mergers and acquisitions throughout North America, Europe and Asia. In particular, he represents leading private equity funds and their portfolio companies in a full range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, leveraged financings, restructurings, and reorganizations. In addition, he negotiates, structures, and executes corporate transactions on behalf of strategic buyers and sellers, and has significant experience representing banks and other institutional lenders in leveraged financings and restructurings.
Memberships
- Trustee, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ
- Member, Advisory Board, The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- Trustee, Chair of Institutional Advancement, Executive Committee, National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
- Co-Chair, Lawrenceville Parents Fund, The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- Former Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Princeton Day School, Princeton, New Jersey
- Former Member, Advisory Committee, The Deal
- Former Member, Corporation Law Committee, New York City Bar Association
- Former Member, Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board, Law360
Education
- Rutgers School of Law - Newark, J.D., 1992, with Honors, Order of the Coif
- Duke University, B.A., 1986
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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.