Christopher Douglass focuses his practice on financial services matters with an emphasis on investment funds and the global distribution of funds.

Prior to joining Dechert, Mr. Douglass served as Vice President and Senior Managing Counsel at a global investment management company where he oversaw a team of lawyers and paralegals that were responsible for the legal oversight of the company's global fund offerings. In addition, he routinely provided advice to the sales and marketing teams on global distribution matters. Mr. Douglass also worked as an associate at another international law firm for five years where he focused on private equity, public company and general corporate matters.