Dechert Bolsters Asset Finance Team with Return of RMBS Specialist
Event summary
- Josh Strathman rejoins Dechert as a partner in its global finance practice, focusing on residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and asset-backed lending.
- Strathman's return expands Dechert's capabilities in rated feeders, fund finance, and corporate finance.
- He will be based in Dechert's Los Angeles office, marking the firm's continued investment in its West Coast presence.
- Strathman is one of 45 lateral partners Dechert has added this year, with five new partners joining its asset finance and securitization group since January 2026.
The big picture
Dechert's strategic hiring of Josh Strathman underscores the firm's push to dominate complex asset finance and securitization markets. The move comes amid heightened demand for structured finance expertise, particularly in esoteric asset classes. With 45 lateral partners added this year, Dechert is positioning itself as a go-to firm for high-stakes financial transactions, competing directly with peers like Milbank and White & Case.
What we're watching
- Market Demand
- How sustained client demand in rated feeders and fund finance will shape Dechert's cross-practice collaboration.
- Competitive Dynamics
- Whether Dechert's aggressive lateral hiring strategy can solidify its leadership in asset finance and securitization.
- Geographic Expansion
- The pace at which Dechert can grow its Los Angeles presence to rival its East Coast strongholds.
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