Dechert has appointed Brian Whaley as a partner in its global finance group, enhancing the firm’s offerings in private credit finance, securitisation and structured and derivative products. He will be based in the firm’s New York office.
Whaley joins Dechert from an international law firm where he advised underwriters, issuers and investment managers on financings of private credit vehicles, collateralised loan obligation (CLO) transactions, as well as other various asset-backed securities transactions.
In addition, Whaley has also represented investment banks and other clients in matters related to credit derivatives, swap transactions, restructurings, and asset repackaging programs.
This move follows the arrival of Craig Cohen, who recently joined Dechert in New York as a partner in its global tax group with expertise in CLOs, structured credit, and securitisation.
