Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on its acquisition of SunSource, a distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power products in the U.S. and Canada.

The Debevoise team is led by partner Paul S. Bird and includes partners Meir D. Katz and Jeffrey Ross, counsel Erin Cleary and associates Spencer K. Gilbert, Erik J. Andrén, Zain A. Kazmi, Ryan T. Rafferty, Michael Ronca, Joel D. Salomon and Lena E. Smith.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private investment firm. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of approximately $24 billion in 75 companies representing a broad range of industries with an aggregate transaction value of more than $100 billion.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. We deliver effective solutions to our clients’ most important legal challenges, applying clear commercial judgment and a distinctively collaborative approach.