Banking & Finance: Sponsors
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
Email address
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(020) 7786 9000Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton is a well-regarded finance practice noted for its expertise in acquisition and fund financing matters, demonstrating particular sector expertise in private equity. It regularly acts for a range of international sponsors while complementing its practice with prominent UK corporate borrowers. The department has additional expertise advising on bond financings and financial restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise & Plimpton advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Europe on the financings of its acquisitions of OCS Group and certain entities of the Atalian group to create a global facilities management platform, consisting of a GBP117 million revolving credit facility as well as a GBP428 million and EUR172.5 million unitranche facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are our go-to firm when it comes to financings. The service we get from Debevoise, by virtue of the quality of the people we work with and their knowledge of what we do, is a great value proposition."
"The team is very strong in terms of execution, advice and proactive efforts."
"The team is always very responsive on matters both small and large, and gives thoughtful replies to our questions."
"Debevoise is a clear leader in the fund finance market, with a very commercial approach and sound technical and legal advice."
"Debevoise & Plimpton was highly capable at handling complex and bespoke transactions, providing excellent guidance on various topics and showcasing the ability to reflect complicated business arrangements into the legal documentation."
"They are our go-to firm when it comes to financings. The service we get from Debevoise, by virtue of the quality of the people we work with and their knowledge of what we do, is a great value proposition."
"The team is very strong in terms of execution, advice and proactive efforts."
"The team is always very responsive on matters both small and large, and gives thoughtful replies to our questions."
"Debevoise is a clear leader in the fund finance market, with a very commercial approach and sound technical and legal advice."
"Debevoise & Plimpton was highly capable at handling complex and bespoke transactions, providing excellent guidance on various topics and showcasing the ability to reflect complicated business arrangements into the legal documentation."
Notable Practitioners
Alan Davies acts for domestic and international clients on a range of transactions. His finance practice spans structured, acquisition and asset finance matters, in addition to fund financing.
"Alan is incredibly hard-working, trustworthy and technically excellent."
"Alan is a well-rounded, experienced professional."
"Alan is technically and commercially excellent and provides creative solutions to clients when required."