Dechert hires private credit funds expert in New York
Law firm Dechert has hired private credit funds expert Gerry Brown (pictured) to boost its asset management offering.
Brown has been named partner in Dechert’s financial services practice group and will be based in the firm’s New York office.
“Gerry’s proficiency in private funds, especially in the realms of private credit and private equity, helps to broaden our fund formation group and pairs exceptionally well with our leading registered fund and international private funds practices,” said Chris Harvey, co-chair of Dechert’s financial services practice group. “His arrival expands our capabilities and demonstrates our commitment to excellence in serving the varied, complex needs of our clients in an ever-evolving financial landscape.”
Read more: Latham & Watkins appoints two new partners to private credit business
Brown joins Dechert from an unnamed New York-based law firm. His expertise encompasses a range of fund types, including credit funds, real estate and infrastructure funds, funds of funds, and various bespoke investment vehicles. His client base includes large institutional sponsors, middle-market sponsors, placement agents and investors.
Read more: Goodwin hires credit fund expert in London
“Dechert is known to be a full-service financial services powerhouse, which is what drew me to the firm,” said Brown. “I am eager to collaborate with the talented team here and contribute to the expansion of our fund formation practice.”
Dechert has made a number of new appointments in recent months. In February, it hired Eliot L. Relles as a partner in its corporate and securities practice group, to boost the law firm’s capabilities in leveraged finance and private credit.
