Aparna Sehgal

Head Of Dechert’s Structured Finance And Real Estate Finance Practice, Europe at Dechert LLP

Aparna Sehgal has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal field. Aparna started their career in 1998 at Clifford Chance LLP, where they served as an associate in their London, Paris, and Washington D.C. offices. In 2000, they joined the International Finance Corporation as Counsel, and then returned to Clifford Chance LLP as an associate from 2003 to 2005.

In 2005, Aparna Sehgal joined Sidley Austin LLP, where they worked as an associate and later became a partner. During their tenure at Sidley Austin LLP, they gained valuable experience in various legal matters.

Currently, Aparna Sehgal is employed at Dechert LLP as the Head of Dechert's Structured Finance and Real Estate Finance Practice, Europe. Aparna has been with the company since 2019, initially joining as a partner in the Global Finance Group. Aparna specializes in representing lenders and sponsors in complex cross-border real estate financing matters, including loan originations, refinancing, restructuring, and enforcement strategies.

Overall, Aparna Sehgal has a strong background in real estate finance and has held prominent positions at reputable law firms throughout their career.

Aparna Sehgal's education history includes several notable institutions. Aparna attended Raffles Girls in Singapore, although the degree and field of study obtained there are not specified. Aparna later pursued an LLB (Hons.) in Law at the University of Leeds. Additionally, they had the opportunity to study at the University of Leiden as an Erasmus Scholar in Law. Aparna also pursued further legal studies at Queens' College, University of Cambridge, where they obtained an LLM (c.e.) degree, again in the field of Law.

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  • Head Of Dechert’s Structured Finance And Real Estate Finance Practice, Europe

    January, 2021 - present

  • Partner

    June, 2019

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