Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise’s Asia team, based in Hong Kong and Shanghai, is made up of experienced international corporate lawyers who are committed to, and understand the needs of, the firm’s Asian and global clients, and are fully versed in UK and U.S. M&A practice.
As an integral part of Debevoise’s leading global practice, the firm’s Asia M&A lawyers have extensive experience with domestic and international acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic investments.
The Asia M&A practice regularly leads transactions for a variety of corporate clients, financial services institutions and private equity firms. Areas of particular strength include complex leveraged acquisitions, cross-border transactions and asset management deals.
Debevoise’s M&A Group has a high level of partner involvement in live matters, and the Asia team is no different. Clients receive the hands-on, personal attention of sophisticated M&A partners and ready access to the lawyers required to deliver legal services efficiently.
These elements – intense partner attention, a blend of practice breadth and focus, teamwork and a dedication to quality – define the way Debevoise practices law in its M&A Group.
Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP's corporate department is recognised as a streamlined team harnessing a depth of resources in the USA, alongside a growing Hong Kong-based offering. It maintains a strong focus on work in the insurance sector, advising on cross-border deals for multinational clients. The team boasts an impressive client list including a number of major multinational clients, including AIA, Brunei Investment Agency and Sun Life.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise & Plimpton advised True North on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Accion Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have excellent client management and provide pragmatic commercial solutions."
"The team are skilful in addressing sensitive matters during the deal process. I believe this is down to their experience, skills and knowledge in handling complex matters."
"They have excellent client management and provide pragmatic commercial solutions."
"The team are skilful in addressing sensitive matters during the deal process. I believe this is down to their experience, skills and knowledge in handling complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Edwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.
"He is very seasoned and knows what he's doing. I trust him with all my matters."