Five key values – excellence, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and innovation – form the foundation of the Dechert culture. These values guide our decision-making and behavior and embody our commitment to our work, our clients and our community.
Excellence
We practice at the forefront of the legal profession to serve our clients’ needs. We work with our clients to confront complex challenges, solve the most intractable problems, and drive positive business results. We think strategically and commercially, pay meticulous attention to detail, and we invest in technology and training to consistently improve our service.
Stewardship
Our lawyers and business professionals are stewards of something much bigger than our individual practices or jobs. We are accountable not only to ourselves, but to each other, the Firm, our clients, and the communities where we live and work. Whatever our role, we care about how well we do it, and we feel empowered and equipped to make a positive difference.
Diversity and Inclusion
We value and respect the unique experiences and talents of our individual team members, and those differences enrich our client relationships. Our inclusive workplace fosters innovative thinking and creative problem-solving, where teams can draw from varied backgrounds and viewpoints to develop effective legal strategies. Read more.
Collaboration
We bring together diverse perspectives and experience across practices and geographies to address challenges with precision and ingenuity. We advise clients across their priority markets globally, offering insights on local nuance, laws, and regulations – and we work together to help our clients understand how those dynamics affect our clients’ business from all angles.
Innovation
Building on a long history of innovation, we continue to invest in technology and nurture an innovative mindset to provide excellent client service. In 2024, we were recognized among the most innovative law firms in the world by the Financial Times. We also had more lawyers ranked as “Innovative Legal Practitioners” in North America than any other firm and we were the only firm with lawyers ranked in the Top 10 across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Read more.