Dechert added Leahana Grimley as a partner in its corporate and securities practice, based in the San Francisco office. Her arrival augments the firm’s private equity and M&A capabilities on the West Coast and adds significant cross-border transactional experience to Dechert’s globally integrated platform.
“Leahana is highly regarded in her field, with robust client relationships and a phenomenal track record,” Mark Thierfelder, co-chair of Dechert, said. “Her arrival is a clear reflection of the momentum we have built as a firm and our continued investment in our corporate and M&A capabilities, including the deepening of our platform on the West Coast.”
Ken Young, co-chair of Dechert’s corporate and securities practice, added, “Leahana brings a sophisticated, sponsor-focused M&A practice. Her experience representing top-tier private equity funds on high-value acquisitions and divestitures, alongside a strong restructuring background, makes her a great addition to our team at this time of growth globally for the firm.”
Grimley’s practice centers on private equity M&A, with a particular emphasis on middle and upper middle-market transactions. She advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on complex leveraged and strategic acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings and incentive equity arrangements across a broad range of industries. Grimley brings a cross-border perspective grounded in transactions across the United States, Australia and Southeast Asia. She was previously a corporate partner at a leading international law firm in the Bay Area.
“Dechert has built one of the premier private equity and M&A practices in the world, and I am excited to contribute to that platform in San Francisco,” Grimley said. “The firm’s deep sponsor relationships, global reach and commitment to delivering market-leading results for clients made this an easy decision. I look forward to working alongside an exceptional team and continuing to deliver the highest level of service to our clients.”
