Dechert is an international law firm that serves clients in the chemical, construction, energy, financial services, health care, insurance, government and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm offers legal services in the areas of litigation, real estate finance, asset management, and business restructuring and reorganization. It also handles cases related to alternative investment funds, antitrust issues, merger filings and international cartel allegations. Dechert specializes in negotiating and executing executive compensation agreements and stock-based plans in the areas of tax and accounting. With a work force of more than 750 lawyers, the firm operates offices in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and France, as well as Asia.