Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance: Sponsors - UK
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton is a well-regarded finance practice noted for its expertise in acquisition and fund financing matters, demonstrating particular sector expertise in private equity. It regularly acts for a range of international sponsors while complementing its practice with prominent UK corporate borrowers. The department has additional expertise advising on bond financings and financial restructurings.
Strengths
Their team are very reliable and I often turn to them when I need a sounding board on complex matters. Their guidance and advisory is always well appreciated.
They are very knowledgeable across a wide variety of legal matters, and their service levels and responsiveness are very strong.
They're highly commercial and at the forefront of fund finance. They also have a deep bench of talent with a highly motivated and skilled team.
Notable practitioners
Alan Davies acts for domestic and international clients on a range of transactions. His finance practice spans structured, acquisition and asset finance matters, in addition to fund financing.
Alan was always straight-talking and focused on what would deliver the best value for our business.
He has a very good understanding of the LevFin market as well as structuring and documentation.