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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms)

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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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.

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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 multinationals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised AIA Group on its acquisition of New Medical Centre in Hong Kong.

Strengths

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  • The combination and collaboration between US and China-based transactional and compliance professionals is what makes Debevoise stand out from others.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The Debevoise team distinguishes itself from others in the industry through its extensive deal experience, deep knowledge base, and ability to balance both legal and commercial considerations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edwin Northover
    Edwin Northover

    Edwin Northover

    Edwin Northover co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's corporate practice. He is experienced in M&A transactions, with a notable specialism in the insurance sector.
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    Edwin Northover

    Corporate/M&A: Hong Kong-based (International Firms)

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