Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

Peggy Heffner

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Dechert is a global specialist law firm

Dechert LLP

Dechert is a global specialist law firm.
Focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands, we excel in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters.

Our work is widely recognized. We have 20 standout practices noted by Chambers Global, including global-wide rankings for arbitration, corporate investigations, anti-corruption, investment funds and life sciences. Named Antitrust Team of the Year, Chambers USA commends our “accomplished group” as “routinely sought after to handle some of the most significant litigation and transactions in the antitrust world.” 

In an increasingly challenging environment, clients look to us to serve them in ways that are faster, sharper and leaner without compromising excellence. We developed a first-of-its kind legal project management department, which uses technology, people and processes to drive efficiency and deliver value for our clients.

We are innovators. Dechert ranked #7 in the Financial Times’ Top North American Innovative Law Firms. Financial Times also recognizes us among the Top European Innovative Law Firms and highly commends World Compass, our marketing compliance service, which offers investment firms advice in more than 100 jurisdictions.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Late on Friday night in Brussels, European leaders agreed on a package they hope will keep the United Kingdom as part of the EU.</li><li>The British people will now be asked whether they want to stay in the EU or leave, in a referendum expected in June.</li><li>Whilst the shape of the deal is now settled, if the UK votes to leave the effects are likely to be felt immediately and the decision will raise more questions than it answers.</li><li>Companies need to make the most of the little time they have to understand the immediate and long-term regulatory and economic impact that any vote to leave may have on their business and how they can help secure the best outcome as the UK and the EU negotiate a new relationship for the future.</li></ul>

Late on Friday night in Brussels, European leaders agreed on a package they hope will keep the United Kingdom as part of the EU.The British people will now be asked whether they want to stay in the EU or leave, in a referendum expected in June.Whilst the shape of the deal is now settled, if the UK votes to leave the effects are likely to be felt immediately and the decision will raise more questions than it answers.Companies need to make the most of the little time they have to understand the immediate and long-term regulatory and economic impact that any vote to leave may have on their business and how they can help secure the best outcome as the UK and the EU negotiate a new relationship for the future.

United States

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The ETF's objective seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the British market, as measured by the MSCI United Kingdom Index. The ETF invests in a representative sample of index stocks using a "portfolio sampling" technique.

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ET (EWU US)

BREXIT? Are You Prepared?

Late on Friday night in Brussels, European leaders agreed on a package they hope will keep the United Kingdom as part of the EU. The British...

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