The firm is regarded as one of the strongest in the region for private equity, M&A, and disputes advice. Its lawyers possess decades’ worth of experience in Asia in these areas.

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Ranked as a top-tier firm for Investment Funds: Private Equity in Greater China and the Asia-Pacific region.

Also recommended for Corporate/M&A (Greater China), Dispute Resolution: Litigation (Greater China) and Dispute Resolution (India).

“The cooperation with them has always been very robust and perceptive, and for the Asia-Pacific region they are definitely a top-tier law firm for this market.”

—Chambers Global, 2025

Ranked as a top-tier firm for Investment Funds: Private Equity across the Asia-Pacific region. Also ranked as a leading firm for Dispute Resolution (India)

"Debevoise & Plimpton is a market-leading elder in the funds space. It does the highest-calibre work."

"Debevoise & Plimpton's insights were instrumental in developing a commercially viable legal strategy for us."

—Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2026

Ranked in the top tier for Investment Funds and ranked as a leading firm for Corporate (including M&A), Insurance, International Arbitration, Private Equity, Litigation, and Anti-Corruption & Compliance work in Hong Kong.

‘Strong and deserved reputation.’

‘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.’

"They are always available and know the latest developments in law and policy. They are a fantastic team with an eye for detail, capable of delivering the best results."

—The Legal 500 Greater China, 2026

Ranked as a leading firm for Financial Services, Insurance, Investment Funds, Litigation and M&A.

“Their performance has been extraordinary in all areas.”

“The excellent team are highly strategic and technical, with great communication.”

“It does the highest calibre work.”

—Chambers Greater China, 2026

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Debevoise’s Asian offices are home to the leading funds practice in Asia. The practice has a superior understanding of the sector, whether in established funds attracting international investors or highly specialized, first-time funds targeting a local investor base. The funds team is led by Gavin Anderson, Shawn Yang and Mai Shapiro. The team is regarded by major legal publications “as the gold standard regarding fund formation” and is consistently recognized as a Tier 1 practice by Chambers Greater China, Chambers Asia Pacific and Chambers Global, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and IFLR 1000.In M&A, the Hong Kong and Shanghai offices lead on some of the region’s biggest-value and highest-impact matters, with a particular focus on advising national and international insurers and other financial institutions. The practice is led by Ed Northover, described by Chambers & Partners clients as “very seasoned” and “a trusted adviser” who “brings substantial experience to bear in an effective way” – and is recognized for its strong track record and deep sector knowledge. Chambers Asia-Pacific says of the practice that “distinguishes itself from others in the industry through its extensive deal experience, deep knowledge base, and ability to balance both legal and commercial considerations.”The office’s litigators are part of one of the world’s strongest international disputes practices, advising clients on complex arbitrations, litigations and anti-corruption matters, and working regularly alongside colleagues in Europe and the U.S. to provide the highest levels of representation in Asia. Tony Dymond is recommended by The Legal 500 for international arbitration and named in The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist for Hong Kong. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s Asian Arbitration practice, and a council member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). Mark Johnson is ranked by both Chambers and The Legal 500 as a top-tier advisor for dispute resolution in China and Hong Kong respectively, with Chambers Global stating that he “continues to be a leading name in commercial litigation and contentious regulatory work.”Debevoise lawyers have represented Asia-based clients and multinational clients for decades in Asia-focused disputes and white collar matters. The firm has one of the few practices to combine investment treaty arbitration, general commercial dispute resolution and public international law experience with strong capacity in four major international arbitration centers: New York, London, Hong Kong and Paris. The firm’s Asian disputes team also has deep experience in white collar and regulatory matters, working on behalf of clients in China, India, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand.