Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP’s international litigation practice is renowned for its exceptional capabilities in handling complex, cross-border disputes, representing a broad spectrum of clients including multinationals, sovereign states, investment funds, and financial institutions. Demonstrating its global reach and expertise, the team recently represented two investment funds involved in the sovereign restructuring of Venezuela. The practice is led by Joni Jacobsen in New York and Michael H. McGinley in Philadelphia, both of whom bring extensive experience in handling cross-border litigation.  Additionally, Mauricio España, based in New York, specializes in white-collar and securities litigation, leveraging his bilingual skills to represent Latin American companies and individuals. In Washington, Christina Sarchio’s focus on class actions and white-collar defense, and has vast experience in the consumer products and financial sectors. Steven Engel further bolsters the practice with expertise in a diverse range of civil litigation, including administrative law, constitutional law, and securities cases.