Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised on the winner of the "Deal of The Year - Private Equity" category at the annual IFLR Europe Awards.

Debevoise advised CD&R in the financing and competition aspects of its acquisition of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, the French-headquartered consumer healthcare company. The acquisition was the biggest leveraged buyout ever in France, placing an enterprise value on Opella of around €16 billion.

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IFLR's awards focus on legal innovation through dealmaking, and celebrate work that improves the cross-border investment environment. This year marks 28 years of the awards recognising legal innovation.