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Dechert said Ben Burton joined its global finance practice as a partner in London. The firm said he advises sponsors on European acquisition finance and brings leveraged finance and restructuring experience to support its private equity and finance work across markets.
Dechert said the Financial Times recognized several of its projects in the 2026 Innovative Lawyers Europe awards, including a winning entry in the Innovation in Unlocking Capital category. The firm said the recognition covered its private credit CLO work and technology projects supporting client services and internal workflows.
Dechert announced that it had advised Pretium on the acquisition of Cascade Financial Services, which the firm described as a lender financing manufactured and modular homes. The firm said the transaction expanded Pretium’s residential credit operations and identified lawyers from corporate, finance, tax and other practices on its team.