LAWYER PROFILE

Jason Butwick

UK 2026

Dechert LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Employment: Employer

London (Firms)

14 years ranked

Partnership: Contentious

UK-wide

11 years ranked

Partnership: Non-contentious

UK-wide

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jason Butwick practices in all aspects of partnership and employment law, focusing on the financial services sector.

His practice covers structuring and drafting tailored partnership and employment documentation (such as partnership agreements, deeds of admission, employment contracts, incentive and deferral plans, policies and procedures) and advising on SMCR and Remuneration Code related matters. He also regularly advises on partnership and employment disputes (such as disciplinary and grievance processes, dismissals, unlawful discrimination and whistleblowing claims, disputed member removals, bonus and remuneration disputes, and enforcement of confidentiality and non-competition obligations). In the financial services sector, he also regularly advises on spin outs, strategic investments and founder disputes.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment: Employer - London (Firms)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jason Butwick is a partner at Dechert who is recognised for his work acting for financial sector employers. He regularly advises investment management firms and financial institutions on all manner of employment issues, and has notable experience in employment tribunal and High Court disputes.

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Partnership: Contentious - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jason Butwick is equally strong on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, advising on the negotiation of partnership agreements, partner retirements and partner moves, along with associated disputes. He has a particular focus on clients in the financial services sector.

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Partnership: Non-contentious - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very knowledgeable in employment law.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jason Butwick's combination of legal expertise and commercial nous, combined with an understanding of the human element in every employment matter, is unmatched.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jason's work has always been very strong.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is an amazing employment lawyer.
Employment: EmployerChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jason understood exactly what we were trying to achieve, told us clearly what we could and couldn't do and advised us how to approach particular issues.
Partnership: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jason is one of the best in the market covering hedge funds. He has strong market knowledge and he is very commercial and responsive.
Partnership: ContentiousChambers Guide to the Legal Profession