Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Texas
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What the Team is Known For
Dechert represents a range of clients in sophisticated transactions and matters concerning corporate governance. Industry expertise spans technology and life science.

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Dechert represents a range of clients in sophisticated transactions and matters concerning corporate governance. Industry expertise spans technology and life science.
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Joanna Lin is recognized for her broad corporate practice, which sees her represent clients in the technology and life sciences spaces.
She is highly substantive, deeply engaged and is guided by the core principle of giving her clients the most thoughtful, practical advice to help them navigate through the deal issues.
Joanna is an impressive partner who is highly skilled in leading complex transactions. She delivers impeccably to clients and manages multi-jurisdictional components extremely well.
She is a very polished advisor and someone we rely on in getting to the correct answers on issues as they arise in the transactions.
Joanna is fantastic and a joy to work with. She is highly effective and personable.
Joanna is the lawyer you want representing you because she is uniquely intuitive and has the ability to see around corners.
Wilson Chu is capable of handling a range of different strategic transactions including M&A and joint ventures. He is based in the firm's Dallas office.
He is always available as a sounding board when I need one. He's my go-to outside counsel.
He is a big picture advisor who can help resolve complicated issues. He understands our business needs.
Wilson delivers something rare: pragmatic solutions, trusted judgment and a collaborative spirit that turns challenges into opportunities.
Wilson is a consummate dealmaker.
Wilson is very experienced and handled the key negotiations.
Thaddeus Chase provides expert advice to clients in public and private M&A, among other corporate matters.
He's able to explain multiple approaches, and the risks associated with each, in an easily digestible way to allow the company to make the best choice.
He has a really good understanding of market terms and trends in M&A.
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