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Debevoise & Plimpton has an accomplished finance practice that is widely regarded for its representation of leading borrower clients, particularly private equity funds. Highly adept in leveraged finance matters and routinely sought after for its skills in high-yield debt offerings, second-lien financings and mezzanine capital matters. Active in transactions across an enormous range of industries, with demonstrable expertise in healthcare, media and insurance.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise advised Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation on its debt and preferred equity financing in relation to its acquisition of Citrix Systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Debevoise has a high-quality team."
"The team handles complex problems and it is very responsive."
"The group offers great client service. They are always responsive, available and thoughtful."
"Debevoise has a high-quality team."
"The team handles complex problems and it is very responsive."
"The group offers great client service. They are always responsive, available and thoughtful."
Notable Practitioners
David Brittenham boasts a long and storied career centered around leveraged finance transactions.
Jeffrey Ross largely acts for private equity firms in acquisition and debt financings, with additional expertise in related note issuances.
"Jeff is an outstanding lawyer."
Gregory Lyons provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory advice to financial services firms. He routinely helps clients achieve compliance with state and federal banking regulations, including those of the SEC, FDIC and OCC.
"Greg is the most knowledgeable, industry-savvy and insightful attorney. He ticks all the boxes for client service, experience and vision and he's really pleasant to work with. He's my first call when a difficult problem arises."
"Gregory Lyons is a great partner and is always ready to bring his firm to full bear whenever needed."
"He's extremely responsive, very accommodating to schedules and is very practical."
Satish Kini remains a noted expert on emerging regulatory issues in the banking space. He regularly advises banks and other financial institutions on data privacy, AML and Volcker Rule compliance.
"Satish Kini has substantive knowledge, he's thoughtful and he's nice to work with. He deals with some really important issues and clients."
"Satish has the ability to distill difficult issues into tangible action items and can communicate them. He's the complete package."
"He's very bright and very knowledgeable."
Scott Selinger maintains a broad practice covering a range of leveraged finance transactions.
"Scott is a consummate professional who has his clients' best interests in mind with his recommendations and negotiations."
"He is a terrific lawyer who is highly talented."