International law firm Dechert LLP announced today that Antony Dutton will join the firm as a partner in London in its litigation practice. Mr. Dutton was previously Global Head of Dispute Resolution at Norton Rose and was elected a member of the firm’s Partnership Council last year.

“Dechert has one of the leading global dispute resolution practices”, Mr. Dutton said. “The firm’s core banking and financial institutions capability and its sector focus in traded commodities and mining and metals will help me better serve my clients. I look forward to working with such a talented group of lawyers”.

Mr. Dutton focuses his practice on international disputes, with a particular emphasis on banking, corporate, insolvency and trust litigation. He has been recognised among numerous legal publications for his work with global financial institutions and multinational corporations.

“We are delighted to welcome Antony to the firm”, said Andrew J. Levander, chairman of Dechert’s policy committee. “His wealth of international experience will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our international litigation and disputes practice in London”.

Mr. Dutton is a graduate of Auckland University (LLB, 1988). He is a solicitor-advocate (Higher Courts Civil) and is a member of the International Bar Association, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the City of London Solicitors’ Company. He also previously practised as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.