Private-Credit-Practice

Dechert has advised private credit clients for over 30 years, helping them to innovate and thrive as the industry has grown

into a complex and diverse multi-trillion-dollar market.

We create value on the full spectrum of strategies and sub-strategies, including asset- based, distressed debt, permanent capital, direct lending, subordinated debt, specialty financing, special situations and venture debt. With 80% of PEI Private Credit's top 100 private credit firms as clients, we offer market‑leading fund formation, financing, regulatory, M&A and tax expertise across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Dechert’s global private credit work, overseeing hundreds of private credit funds and transactions each year, enables us to provide exceptional market insight and innovative structuring.

We draw on the strengths of Dechert lawyers across disciplines to help private credit clients see around corners and succeed in today’s increasingly competitive environment. We engage with key industry stakeholders across jurisdictions, including working with trade bodies and industry groups to navigate regulatory challenges and shape the industry’s future, providing clients with early insight into how the market is developing and evolving.

Winner, Law Firm of the Year Private Credit Fund Structuring

One of Two Top-Ranked Law Firms Globally in PDI's Hall of Fame having won nine "Law Firm of the Year" titles over the contest's 13-year history

Finalist, Law Firm of the Year Private Credit Transactions

Alternative Credit Investors, 2026

Private Debt Investor , 2025

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