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Dechert Expands Global Partnership

Dechert LLP is excited to reveal that it will elevate 17 of its talented lawyers to partnership, effective January 1, 2026. This significant move not only marks a notable increase in the firm's partnership numbers compared to 2024 but also highlights the diversity and talent across various global practices and offices.

The newly promoted partners hail from multiple regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, showcasing the firm's expansive footprint in the legal market. Dechert's commitment to fostering talent is apparent, as six of these newly minted partners began their careers with the firm as summer associates. Additionally, two of the new partners are individuals who have returned to Dechert after gaining experience elsewhere.

This class of 2026 includes a variety of legal expertise, with partners specializing in areas such as finance, real estate, financial services, intellectual property, corporate and securities law, antitrust, and mass torts. Some noteworthy individuals among the new partners include:

• - Dave Darr from Charlotte specialized in Finance and Real Estate.
• - Matthew Duxbury based in London focusing on Financial Services.
• - Blaine Hackman from New York working in Intellectual Property.
• - Marie Mast contributing her expertise in Corporate and Securities from Philadelphia.
• - Allie Ozurovich from Los Angeles in Product Liability and Mass Torts.

Mark Thierfelder, who co-chairs Dechert, emphasized the firm’s strategy of investing in its people as integral to its approach for growth. He highlighted that strengthening the partnership aligns with the firm’s commitment to respond to client needs effectively and to build a market-leading practice. Thierfelder stated, “As we close out Dechert's 150th year, investing in our partnership remains central to our strategy to build in the markets and practices where clients need us most.”

Similarly, co-chair Dave Forti affirmed that these newly elevated individuals reflect the firm’s guiding principles: excellence, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. He expressed confidence in their ability to accelerate the firm’s strategy and help deliver outstanding results to clients.

Dechert, with over 150 years of history, has carved a niche in the legal world by assisting clients on critical issues ranging from high-stakes litigation to complex regulatory matters and innovative transaction structures. The firm's lawyers, embedded in key commercial centers worldwide, leverage their extensive expertise across sectors like financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences, and technology. This global partnership expansion showcases Dechert’s commitment to fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives within its firm.

As Dechert looks to the future, this new class of partners is poised to play a crucial role in advancing the firm’s legacy of excellence while providing top-tier legal services that meet the evolving demands of clients in an ever-changing business environment.

Dechert continues to be a driving force in the legal industry, supporting business leaders and firms worldwide in navigating the complexities of their legal needs.