When The American Lawyer named Debevoise its “Litigation Department of the Year,” it likened the team to “the Army Rangers – a small but elite group that works seamlessly and handles the most challenging cases.”

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Ranked as an elite New York firm for General Commercial Litigation

Debevoise & Plimpton has an ability to litigate extremely complex civil matters. with a particular strength in trying cases. They focus on the critical issues and simplify them for a judge or jury.

[Their] work product is at an extraordinarily high level and they navigate complex issues that impact a myriad of concerns from a business and risk management perspective.

I am really impressed with the firm. They are so client focused, knowledgeable and provide great advice on a spectrum of issues.

—Chambers USA, 2025

Ranked a leading U.S. firm for General Commercial Disputes

Debevoise provides a host of bright, intelligent and independently remarkable practitioners who possess a depth of knowledge and experience. The result of this synergy is a formidable and superior legal team that you always want to have on your side. They are very responsive and tactical and leave no stone unturned.

[The team has] a demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the law including case law and applicable legal principles, tactical planning, anticipation and planning for the possible responsiveness, end game planning.

Top notch in every way. This is an extremely competent practice and the type of team you hire for your most significant matters.

— The Legal 500 US, 2025

Recognized in Band 1 for Disputes (International & Cross-Border) – USA

In terms of handling complicated litigation, Debevoise is among the very best firms in the country.

Debevoise bring commendable legal and procedural clarity to claims and find a viable way forward on cases.

— Chambers Global , 2025

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The Debevoise Commercial Litigation practice is one of the strongest in the industry, consistently delivering outstanding results for its clients. Routinely noted for its depth of expertise, strategic judgment and creative solutions, the team is well-known for handling the most complex, challenging and high-profile matters across a diverse range of industries. The group is stacked with broad-gauged litigators known for their judgment, business savvy and strategic advice. The team handles domestic and cross-border disputes of every kind across a diverse range of industries, including securities and derivative actions, contract disputes, products liability and mass torts, antitrust, insurance disputes, bankruptcy, environmental litigation, mergers and acquisitions, employment, professional liability, and matters involving corporate governance. That depth of experience allows Debevoise litigators to serve regularly as trusted advisers and advocates on matters that defy categorization but pose great challenges to clients and their businesses. Debevoise lawyers have advised both boards and senior management at critical crossroads. They have truly become advisors of choice in the face of substantial economic or reputational exposure.Debevoise commercial litigators bring personal attention, deep industry knowledge and substantive legal experience to each matter, tailoring advice to clients' needs and circumstances in a manner calculated to achieve the best possible result in each case.When defending claims, the Commercial Litigation practice has an exceptional record of avoiding the most costly aspects of litigation by prevailing at the motion-to-dismiss stage; but where a case does proceed to discovery and trial, seasoned trial lawyers, including career defense lawyers, former Assistant U.S. Attorneys, former Assistant District Attorneys and British barristers, bring decades of experience and great credibility to the project.The Commercial Litigation team is collaborative at every level, working across the firm with co-counsel and with clients to achieve the best results in the toughest matters.