Dechert has appointed Joseph Dennis to the firm as a partner in London in its corporate and securities practice group to bolster the firm’s global M&A and private equity capabilities.
With over 15 years of experience, Dennis advises both domestic and international private equity funds, as well as financial investors, portfolio companies and management teams. His expertise spans a diverse range of transaction types including UK and international leveraged buyouts, growth capital investments, reorganisations, disposals, and management incentive schemes.
Dennis has strong experience in key industry sectors including financial services, asset and wealth management, real estate, infrastructure, technology, media and telecommunications, and fintech.
Widely recognised as a leading practitioner in the private equity space, Chambers UK 2024 and Legal 500 2025 describe Dennis as “excellent” and commend his “strong work ethic and exceptional negotiation skills”.
Furthermore, Dennis is noted by clients for his “very strong levels of client service, sophistication and commercial vision”. He has been distinguished in Legal Week’s 40 under 40: The Rising Stars in Private Equity in 2019 and 2023.
Dennis’ appointment closely follows the hires of Nick Tomlinson in February 2025 and Anthony Lombardi in October 2024, further strengthening the firm’s private equity, corporate M&A, and fund finance capabilities in London.
