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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Investment Funds (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Debevoise's team works across the full spectrum of market participants, from large pan-Asian buyout funds to smaller sector or country-specific funds, as well as foreign-sponsored, RMB-denominated private equity funds and secondaries funds. This wide-ranging experience sees the team remain at the cutting edge of the industry, whether that be in terms of structuring or regulatory advice or specialist investment strategies.

The team is led by one of Asia’s foremost funds lawyers, Andrew M. Ostrognai. He is named by Private Equity International in its “Legal Power 30” – a list of the 30 most influential global private equity lawyers. The Asian Lawyer also named Mr. Ostrognai as an All-Star in the investment fund category of its inaugural Asian Lawyer All-Star Awards.

The team also benefits from Debevoise’s global investment management and private equity strengths. The firm has exceptional capability in these areas in Europe and the U.S., as well as market-leading M&A, acquisition finance and capital markets teams. In working alongside these teams, the Asia Funds practice provides a powerful offering for clients.

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Investment Funds (International Firms) - China

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton is a pre-eminent private equity funds practice which acts from a strong base in Hong Kong. It attracts instructions from an enviable roster of clients in relation to the formation of Asian venture capital, growth and buyout funds as well as private credit funds. The team is expert in high-value and complex structuring, including comprehensive solutions to international investment issues. The team is also experienced in the formation of renminbi-denominated funds and advising on secondary transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised Coller Capital on its role in East Ventures’ inaugural GP-led secondary transaction.

Strengths

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  • It does the highest calibre work.

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  • The team always knows the business need of the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gavin Anderson
    Gavin Anderson

    Gavin Anderson

    Gavin Anderson co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment funds group and is a renowned figure in the market for his expertise in all aspects of fund formation, capital raising and closing. He regularly acts for GPs across a range of private closed-end fund structures, as well as LPs on large-size, bespoke investments.

    • Gavin is a real guru of investment funds. He is commercially focused. When he negotiates he does so in a balanced and sensible manner.

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    • Gavin is a superb lawyer. His strong technical knowledge and negotiating skills are invaluable in negotiations.

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  • Shawn Yang
    Shawn Yang

    Shawn Yang

    Shawn Yang co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment funds group. He is adept at structuring, formation and fundraising for both private equity and venture capital funds. Shawn is active in the formation and operation of buyout and growth funds, and he regularly acts on GP-led secondary transactions and the transfer of existing funds to continuation funds.

    • Shawn is a great lawyer with very strong commercial sense. He can always efficiently help us solve complicated issues.

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    • He has good expertise, is very approachable and responsive.

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