Ranked as a leading law firm in the UK for Private Equity and Private Equity Funds. Also recommended for Investment Funds in Luxembourg.
—IFLR1000, 2025
Ranked as a leading law firm in the UK for Investment Funds: Private Equity.
“Debevoise & Plimpton have super-smart lawyers. Their fund lawyers are outstanding.”
“A first-class investment funds and banking practice. The team excels at navigating complex transactions and consistently provides user-friendly, solutions-focused advice.”
“The firm's partners have excellent knowledge of all of the main and nuanced negotiating points of a major fundraise and are very experienced in dealing with many of the world's top investors.”
—Chambers UK, 2026
Ranked as a leading firm in the UK for Private Equity: Secondaries.
“They go above and beyond and their willingness to explain the process is second to none.”
—Chambers UK, 2026
Ranked as a leading firm in the UK for Private Funds and Private Equity Transactions.
“Debevoise is a leading global firm with an exceptional private equity M&A transactions team. They have the capability to advise on large, complex cross-border M&A transactions.”
“The firm has a unique fund formation team in terms of technical skills and market knowledge, allowing them to fit the best solution to clients’ needs.”
—The Legal 500 UK, 2026
Ranked as a leading firm in Germany for Investment Funds.
—The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2025
Ranked as a leading firm in Germany and Luxembourg for Investment Funds.
Patricia Volhard ranked in the Hall of Fame for Investment Funds.
“Debevoise & Plimpton stands out due to its exceptional combination of deep legal expertise, a client-first approach, and a seamless international presence.”
“Their deep knowledge of Luxembourg regulatory frameworks, combined with their global reach, makes them uniquely positioned to handle complex cross-border matters with ease.”
—The Legal 500 EMEA, 2025
Ranked as a leading law firm in the UK for Investment Funds.
They are highly knowledgeable subject matter experts who are able to execute on tight timetables.
They have a large and experienced team who have worked on every type of secondary transaction. They are well positioned to offer expert advice gathered over years of transaction experience.
The team offers thoughtful analysis and strategic recommendations in fund restructuring situations.
—Chambers Europe, 2025
Recognised as a leading international law firm for having won 20 PEI Awards across North America, EMEA and Asia (2001-2019).
- Private Equity International Awards – Hall of Fame 2019