Dechert strengthens private equity team

Dechert LLP has expanded its London corporate and securities practice with the appointment of Joseph Dennis as partner, enhancing the firm’s global M&A and private equity capabilities.

Bringing over 15 years of experience, Joseph advises domestic and international private equity funds, financial investors, portfolio companies and management teams. 

His expertise covers leveraged buyouts, growth capital investments, reorganisations, disposals and management incentive schemes, with strong sector experience in financial services, asset management, real estate, infrastructure, technology, media, telecoms and fintech.

Recognised as a leading private equity lawyer, Joseph has been praised for his client service, commercial insight and negotiation skills by Chambers UK 2024 and Legal 500 2025. 

He has also been featured twice in Legal Week’s 40 under 40 Rising Stars in Private Equity.

Joseph said: “I am excited to be joining Dechert's very well-established and impressive global private equity practice, with its deep industry expertise and innovative approach. 

“The firm's commitment to excellence and its strategic presence in key financial centres worldwide provide an excellent opportunity to drive growth for our clients in an increasingly complex market.”

Ken Young, co-chair of Dechert’s corporate and securities practice, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Joseph to Dechert. 

“Joseph brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in advising on a broad range of private equity and broader private capital transactions. 

“His deep understanding of the private equity landscape and strong client relationships will be hugely valuable as we continue to expand our capabilities and deliver exceptional service to our clients.”

Joseph’s appointment follows recent hires Nick Tomlinson and Anthony Lombardi, reinforcing Dechert’s market-leading position in private equity, corporate M&A and fund finance in London.

Dechert has over 40 years’ experience advising private equity clients, with a globally integrated team of more than 500 lawyers serving 350 private capital clients worldwide.

Mark Thierfelder, co-chair of Dechert, added: “Joseph's addition demonstrates our clear strategic focus on growing and further strengthening our global private equity practice specifically, and broader asset manager-facing practice more generally, and strongly aligns with our growth strategy focused on attracting top-tier talent and expanding our presence in the key markets and money centres around the world.”

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