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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Banking & Finance - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Debevoise has an accomplished finance practice regularly taking on transatlantic and global financing matters, drawing on its strength across the US, UK and European markets. Debevoise offers:

• Representation of leading borrower clients including private equity funds.

• Expertise handling leveraged finance matters with particular strength in high-yield debt offerings, second-lien financings and mezzanine capital matters.

• Experience across an enormous range of industries acting for major corporate clients from aviation, healthcare, insurance and natural resources.

Key contact

Jeffrey Ross chairs the firm's finance group whilst Gregory Lyons co-chairs the firm's international financial institutions group; both are based in New York. Dmitry Karamyslov and Thomas Smith from London are other key contacts for the firm.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise has a strong, responsive and thoughtful bank regulatory team that is able to advise complex financial institutions on nuanced regulatory issues while balancing commercial concerns.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • 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.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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