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.