Dechert LLP

Despite a year of geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, private equity demonstrated its resilience in 2024. With challenges still ahead, how are PE managers setting themselves up for success in the coming year? In this special episode, Dechert partners Sarah Kupferman, Rani Habash, Eliot Relles and Sam Whittaker share their perspectives and insights on key findings from Dechert’s 2025 Global Private Equity Outlook Report, including the increased appetite for co-investments and club deals, the impact of regulatory changes and private credit’s growing role in bridging funding gaps. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eDu9d2rr

While securities class actions against non-U.S. issuers held steady in 2024, companies headquartered in China no longer made up the majority of defendants targeted in such lawsuits. In this report, Dechert securities lawyers Joni Jacobsen, Angela Liu, Sonia Brunstad, Julia Fitzgerald and Christopher Merken examine this trend and others facing non-U.S. issuers, including the industries most likely to face securities class actions, as illustrated below. https://lnkd.in/eFhjef6z

Dechert partner and firm co-chair David Forti moderated a panel at the 2025 MIPIM Conference, which covered the latest challenges, trends and opportunities in U.S. real estate and capital markets. Thank you to our panelists Kwasi Benneh (Morgan Stanley), David Bouton (Citi), and Michael Lascher (Blackstone) for their insights.   After this panel discussion, Dechert hosted a client reception at the Gray d’Albion hotel. Despite the rain, the event was a resounding success, with over 100 attendees. Dechert’s David Forti, Privat Vigand, John McGrath, Richard Pugh, Dr. Olaf Fasshauer, Angelo Lercara, Arne Bolch, Matthias Kerbusch, Chloé Lebret and Tom Caster were present to engage with clients and contribute to the event’s success.

Check out the latest edition of Dechert Cyber Bits, a bi-weekly roundup of key cybersecurity, privacy and AI developments and practical takeaways by our top-ranked, global team.

Curious about the resurgence of CRE CLOs and what it means for the market? Join us for "The Evolving Landscape of CRE CLOs: Risks, Rewards, and Market Trends," co-hosted with PwC, where industry experts, including Dechert partner Laura Swihart, will delve into the renewed momentum behind these securitizations, key structuring considerations and future prospects. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of CRE CLOs. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJa9fCF9

What significant challenges are asset managers facing today? Hear directly from regulators and other experts on this topic and more at ICI's 2025 Investment Management Conference. This year's event, taking place March 16-19 in San Diego, will feature insightful discussions from our partners, including Michael McGrath, on advisers' use of emerging technology and the risks of AI (Monday, 11:00am); Corey Rose, on disclosure-related issues relating to the Fund Names Rule (Monday, 2:15pm); and Tom Bogle, on ICI's key recommendations for reimagining the 1940 Act (Tuesday, 9:40am). Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewCQFX8G

Join us on March 26 for an engaging virtual panel discussion with attorneys from Dechert's transactional and litigation groups. Gain valuable insights into their practices and offices and hear more about our nationally recognized Summer Associate Program. Don't miss this chance to connect and learn. Register now: https://lnkd.in/evAZUtDZ

Dechert is proud to sponsor the PTAB Bar Association®'s Annual Conference, bringing together top experts, government officials and industry leaders to discuss current issues facing lawyers and stakeholders who appear before the PTAB. Don’t miss your chance to get a new headshot at the Dechert-sponsored headshot lounge. https://lnkd.in/eayTzFGD

The European Commission recently published its Omnibus Simplification Package, which proposes significant amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), including reducing the number of entities in scope, reducing the mandatory data points under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and postponing reporting requirements for certain entities. These changes aim to simplify the sustainability reporting landscape for EU-based and EU-linked companies. For a detailed analysis, read our latest OnPoint. https://lnkd.in/e_icsttG

Congratulations to John ("Jay") Jurata, Russell Cohen and members of Dechert's antitrust and litigation teams, who were recognized as Legal Lions of the Week for their wins on behalf of Microsoft and Zillow. For Microsoft, our team defeated a high-profile Preliminary Injunction sought by Elon Musk to stop OpenAI’s business collaboration with Microsoft on artificial intelligence. For Zillow, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed our team’s summary judgment and trial victories for Zillow in an antitrust action brought by REX – Real Estate Exchange concerning changes to Zillow’s websites.  The team representing Microsoft included Jay Jurata, Russell Cohen, Nisha Patel Gupta, Andrew Levander, and Howard Ullman. The team representing Zillow included Jay Jurata, Steve Engel, Russell Cohen, Brian Kulp, Lauren Junior and Erica Fruiterman. Read more below.