Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

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Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton offers an exceptional multidisciplinary and international practice which, in addition to its renowned capabilities in the global contentious space, also holds an impressive track record for coordinating cross-border transactions. The New York office, often regarded as the central hub of the firm's international operations, is known to coordinate highly complex international work and regularly co-counsels with colleagues across London, Europe and Asia.

The firm's high-performing M&A team in New York drives and coordinates a large share of cross-border transactions for clients including public companies, with notable experience in the insurance sector. The firm also has a solid reputation representing private equity shops and asset managers. An established presence in China bolsters the firm's international offering and is further supplemented by a team well versed in Latin American M&A. The firm's corporate group is spread across London, continental Europe, Moscow and Japan to boost its global platform, and the practice also works with a network of partner firms.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeffrey J Rosen

Band 1

Corporate department senior chair Jeffrey Rosen maintains a top-tier practice which is utilised by a clientele of significant companies, and he leads on sophisticated M&A and matters of corporate governance.

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Paul S Bird

Band 3

Paul Bird is known for representing companies and private equity houses in a broad spectrum of transactions. He regularly handles cross-border M&A.

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Kevin Rinker

Band 4

Kevin Rinker serves as co-chair of the M&A group, and is active on behalf of a broad client base of companies and private equity firms in a broad spectrum of transactions. His industry experience is pronounced in life sciences and healthcare deals.

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Michael Diz

Band 4

Michael Diz co-chairs the firm's M&A group and serves as counsel to major companies and private equity firms, particularly in connection with technology, media and telecommunications deals.

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