Debevoise’s private equity team in Asia was one of the first to advise the private equity sector as the industry emerged in the region, and today continues to blend its international strength with an intimate knowledge of local markets.

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Ranked as a Band 1 firm in Hong Kong for Investment Funds. Also ranked as a leading firm in Hong Kong for Private Equity.

“They have deep market knowledge, an agile thought process and provide an excellent work quality.”

“Debevoise & Plimpton is our go-to law firm for investments funds work. They have a very deep-bench of excellent lawyers in Hong Kong and across their international network, and really understand the funds space and how to help their clients achieve their objectives efficiently.”

—The Legal 500 Asia Pacific – Greater China, 2024

Ranked as a Band 1 firm for Investment Funds: Private Equity in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

“Debevoise has a world-leading practice in funds, tax and M&A.”

—Chambers Global, 2021-2023

Ranked as a top-tier firm for Investment Funds: Private Equity in China.

“Has a good balance of commercial sense and legal knowledge, which can be very helpful when handling complex matters.”

—Chambers Greater China, 2024

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Private Equity International: Asia Roundtable - The Land of Opportunity

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Debevoise Named Private Funds Firm of the Year by Lexology

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Debevoise has one of the foremost private equity practices in the world, and its global Private Equity Group is structured to provide a “one-stop-shop” service for the sector’s most successful financial sponsors. This approach continues in Asia, combining a market-leading fund formation practice with some of the region’s most talented transactional lawyers.As one of the few firms to couple fund formation capacity in Asia, Europe and the United States with an acclaimed private equity transaction practice in the same markets, Debevoise is uniquely qualified to assist clients in navigating the complex issues surrounding fund formations, downstream investments, strategic as well as transformational transactions, and exits.The team has a diverse client base in Asia, including sponsors, investors and portfolio companies. This sector-wide experience gives the team distinct insight into private equity in Asia, allowing them to remain at the cutting edge of market practice and the wider commercial environment.The Private Equity Group in Asia includes market leading funds and transactional attorneys. The funds team is led Gavin Anderson, described by clients in Chambers & Partners as “very quick, very smart and gives very high-quality advice.”

Private Equity in Asia