Law firm Dechert has appointed M. Holland West, a private funds and derivatives lawyer, as a partner in the financial services practice group in New York.
West was previously at Shearman & Sterling, where he was the head of its global hedge fund, private equity, derivatives and structured finance practices.
He was also previously a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft where he was the head of its asset management and derivatives practices, and an assistant general counsel at Goldman Sachs advising its capital markets, derivatives, and commodity businesses.
“Holland’s three decades of experience as a Wall Street lawyer adds to our already deep bench of talent in numerous financial services disciplines,” says Dechert chairman Barton J. Winokur. “This is a historic time for the financial services industry, which is facing unprecedented changes, challenges, and opportunities. Holland’s capabilities and background will be of great benefit to our clients as we assist them in adapting their businesses to the evolving structural and regulatory framework.”
“Joining Dechert at this time presents a unique and exciting opportunity for me,” says West. “The firm’s large, diverse, and global financial services team is an established leader. Additionally, the firm’s considerable focus on, and resources committed to, all aspects of asset management and financial services will assist me in servicing clients’ growing domestic and international needs.”
