Ranked in Band 1 across Asia-Pacific for investment funds.
“Debevoise & Plimpton is a market-leading elder in the funds space. It does the highest-calibre work.”
“They have very deep local knowledge, enabling them to combine international experience with local practices and requirements.”
—Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2026
Ranked in Band 1 in Greater China for investment funds.
Gavin Anderson and Shawn Yang are ranked as leading lawyers for investment funds.
“Shawn Yang in particular is extremely smart and dedicated, very commercial, always makes time, very client centric and generally a real pleasure to work with.”
“Responsive, professional, excellent commercial sense.”
—The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Greater China, 2026
Gavin Anderson and Shawn Yang are both highly regarded for their commercial advice and client service.
“They have expertise in fund transactions, know the market standards really well and we get good advice from them for our negotiations.”
“The team is well known for working for some of the biggest blue-chip clients in the region and having some of the brightest minds in the industry.”
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Greater China, 2025
“Gavin knows the PE and VC industry very well and has excellent commercial sense. He always provides suggestions and advice with a good balance of legal knowledge and commercial considerations.”
“The team has deep knowledge and experience in all the most complex and sophisticated matters related to private alternative investment funds.”
—Chambers Greater China, 2024
“Debevoise & Plimpton is our go-to law firm for investments funds work.”
“They have deep market knowledge, an agile thought process and provide an excellent work quality.”
—The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Greater China, 2024
Recognised as a leading international law firm for having won 20 PEI Awards across Asia, North America, and EMEA and Asia
—Private Equity International Awards – Hall of Fame