Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partners Jeffrey J. Rosen and Kevin M. Schmidt were named “Dealmakers of the Week” by The American Lawyer in recognition of their role advising Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPPIB”) in its acquisition of GE Capital’s sponsor lending business, including Antares Capital, for a total consideration of $12 billion.

The American Lawyer noted that “the complex deal presented plenty of challenges,” highlighting the work of the entire Debevoise team, which spanned several practice areas, on the transaction. Other Debevoise team members recognized in the piece were partners William B. Beekman, Paul D. Brusiloff, Jeffrey P. Cunard, Margaret Andrews Davenport, Jonathan F. Lewis, Gregory J. Lyons and Peter F.G. Schuur, and counsel Lee A. Schneider and Charles E. Wachsstock.

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