Arnold & Porter Bolsters Capital Markets Team With Christopher DeCresce in New York
NEW YORK, February 17, 2026 — Arnold & Porter announced today that Christopher (Chris) DeCresce has joined the firm’s Capital Markets team of the Corporate & Finance practice as a partner, resident in New York.
Derek Stoldt, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate & Finance group, said: “Chris is a highly respected lawyer, with broad experience and a strong reputation that will enhance the firm’s position and bench, particularly our capital markets and financial services practices. His experience leading complex transactions, particularly for financial institutions, complements the firm’s existing platform and will be invaluable. We are excited to welcome him to the firm.”
Chris focuses his practice on capital markets and securities transactions for financial institutions. He regularly works on private equity investments, initial public offerings, debt and equity offerings, regulatory matters, and major mergers and acquisitions, often in the financial services and life sciences sectors. Chris also frequently works with FinTech and tokenization transactions, often advising cryptocurrency companies in their corporate transactions. In addition to his work in private legal practice, Chris has also served as a managing director in the investment banking group of a middle-market, financial services-focused investment bank.
In joining the firm, Chris said: “I’m thrilled to join Arnold & Porter’s outstanding Capital Markets and Financial Services team. The firm’s reputation for regulatory excellence and its collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to complex transactions aptly align with my practice, making it an exciting place to practice law. I look forward to leveraging my experience to deliver innovative solutions and help clients achieve their strategic goals.”
Chris holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from New York Law School and a B.A., cum laude, from City College of the City University of New York.
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