Ranked as a top-tier firm by both Chambers USA (2022) and The Legal 500 US (2022) for Private Equity Fund Formation.
The Debevoise team is client-focused, very helpful, smart and knowledgeable.
The team is strong, very deep and has good institutional knowledge of how our business works.
Fantastic, very commercially savvy; they know this market inside-out.
In terms of client care and service they’re best in class.
—Chambers USA, 2020-2022
They are extremely strong technically, have a great understanding of the commercial context. They are second to none in the market.
For complex multi-jurisdictional funds, we would choose Debevoise every time.
—The Legal 500 US, 2022
Debevoise has a world-leading practice in funds, tax and M&A. The lawyers combine great technical expertise with industry knowledge and commercial problem-solving ability.
—Chambers Asia Pacific, 2021
Highly experienced and capable team. Very commercial and astute with their advice.
Exceptionally strong private funds formation team, being able to leverage Debevoise’s New York and Hong Kong teams as well as specialist teams in secondaries, fund finance and regulatory is what sets Debevoise apart from its peers.
— The Legal 500 UK, 2023
They’re proactive, commercial and creative.
They are a top-quality firm with lawyers who work efficiently and teams that are the right balance of smart and practical.
—Chambers UK, 2021-2023
Debevoise has strong global presence and is able to create a seamless global team.
Debevoise has tremendous experience in the private funds space. They’ve seen pretty much every issue we encounter and know how to solve it.
A strong platform alongside substantial global depth.
—Chambers Global, 2020-2023
Law Firm of the Year in Asia for Fund Formation
—Private Equity International, 2019
Recognized 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