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Debevoise has been a pioneer in private equity mergers and acquisitions for over 25 years, crafting innovative solutions for some of the largest and most complex transactions in the industry, many of which are cross-border in nature.  With over 200 lawyers in the U.S., Europe and Asia devoted to and experienced in serving private equity firms and investors in every region of the world, Debevoise is among a handful of firms with a truly global private equity practice.

Key Contact(s):
Franci J. Blassberg
Partner, New York T: +1 212 909 6531
F: +1 212 521 7531
Margaret Andrews Davenport
Partner, New York T: +1 212 909 6667
F: +1 212 521 7667
James A. Kiernan III
Partner, London T: +44 20 7786 9044
F: +44 20 7588 4180
Geoffrey P. Burgess
Partner, London T: +44 20 7786 9075
F: +44 20 7588 4180
E. Raman Bet-Mansour
Partner, Paris T: +33 1 40 73 12 12
F: +33 147205082
Antoine F. Kirry
Partner, Paris T: +33 1 40 73 12 35
F: +33 147205082
David F. Hickok
Partner, London T: +44 20 7786 3009
F: +44 20 7588 4180
Frankfurt T: +49 69 2097 5150
F: +49 69 2097 5555
Thomas M. Britt III
Partner, Hong Kong T: +852 2160 9830
F: +852 2810 9828

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS

Named ‘Law Firm of the Year’ by Buyouts

Representing a “lifetime achievement award,” Debevoise’s “global footprint and deep bench of attorneys lets the firm follow any client anywhere and do just about anything that needs to be done.”

BUYOUTS MAGAZINE, 2008

This “no-nonsense transactional practice” is highly regarded for its “consistently thoughtful and high quality” advice.  “The firm has an impressive array of international clients, due to its ‘core strengths of global spread and capacity to tailor its expertise to local needs.’”

Ranked as a leading firm for Private Equity Buyouts

CHAMBERS GLOBAL, 2009
CHAMBERS USA, 2009

Ranked top tier for Private Equity Transactions

IFLR 1000, 2009
THE LEGAL 500 US, 2009

Ranked number 1 in North America for Private Equity Transactions

PRIVATE EQUITY INTERNATIONAL, 2006

Ranked among the top ten law firms on the A-List for all seven years since its inception.

THE AMERICAN LAWYER


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