Dechert has expanded its private equity and tax practices with the hiring of partner Jane Scobie, who advises clients on the tax aspects of numerous types of transactions, including fund formations, investments, restructurings and takeovers. For coverage of other recent hires at Dechert, see “Joachim Kayser Joins Dechert in Frankfurt” (Jun. 29, 2017); “Rob Bradshaw Joins Dechert in London” (Apr. 27, 2017); “Jeff Mackey Joins Dechert in Dublin” (Mar. 9, 2017); and “Michael Wong Joins Dechert in Hong Kong” (Feb. 16, 2017). For commentary from other Dechert partners, see “How Cross-Border European Fund Managers Can Prepare for Brexit’s Momentous Regulatory Effect” (Apr. 6, 2017).