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Dechert LLP

By Hollie Gould · Updated November 2025
International London

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

  • Competition & Antitrust
  • Corporate & M&A
  • Financial Services & Regulation
  • Investment Funds
  • Intellectual Property
  • Dispute Resolution & Litigation
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital
  • Real Estate
  • Tax

Geographic Focus: Global

Training Contract

Dechert offers a London Training Programme with a focus on developing substantive skills in specific practice areas and critical skills like leadership and communication.

  • Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Apply on the Dechert LLP website →

Notable Matters

Dechert Advises Stifel on Acquisition of US$1 Billion+ in Assets Under Management From Spring Mountain Capital

Dechert advised Stifel in acquiring over US$1 billion in assets under management from Spring Mountain Capital.

Corporate

Dechert Advises ValueAct Capital on Its Participation in the Management Buyout of Topcon

Dechert advised ValueAct Capital in the management buyout of Topcon.

Corporate

Dechert Advises Alchemer on Acquisition of Chatmeter

Dechert advised Alchemer on its acquisition of Chatmeter.

Corporate

What Dechert LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Client relations
  • Management

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • Asian Affinity Group
  • Black Professionals Alliance
  • Dechert Family Network
  • Dechert Heroes (Veteran Affinity Group)
  • Disability Affinity Group
  • Global Women’s Initiative
  • Greater Middle Eastern Alliance
  • Latino Affinity Group
  • LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
  • London Inclusion and Diversity Committee
  • Paris Inclusion and Diversity Committee

Pro Bono

Dechert has a long-standing tradition of providing pro bono legal services to individuals and organizations who cannot otherwise afford legal counsel. All lawyers are required to perform at least 25 hours of pro bono work per year.

Innovation

Dechert fosters an innovative mindset by investing in technology and nurturing creativity. The firm has a network of Innovation Ambassadors and recognizes contributions through its Innovator Award.

  • Innovation Certificate Program
  • Summer Associate Innovation Bootcamp
  • Dechert Spark Tank
  • Idea Bank
  • Innovation Incubator

Quick Application Angles

  • Highlight your ability to work in a global team as Dechert values collaboration across geographies.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion, as these are core values of the firm.
  • Showcase your innovative thinking and ability to bring fresh ideas to the table.
  • Emphasize your interest in pro bono work, as Dechert has a strong pro bono culture.
  • Prepare to discuss how you can contribute to Dechert's practice areas, particularly in their key strengths like Antitrust and Corporate.

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