Chambers Review
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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton boasts a distinguished team with impressive international capabilities. The London office has substantial experience acting in high-value, complex cases in the Commercial Court. The team also possesses notable expertise in post-M&A disputes and is experienced at handling matters relating to corporate control. It is highly active on contractual and joint venture disputes concerning natural resources.
Strengths
From partner through to associates, Debevoise has consistently strong performers.
The firm has a wide array of highly experienced and talented individuals.
The team is very business-minded.
Debevoise bring commendable legal and procedural clarity to claims and find a viable way forward on cases.
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton defended Neoma Private Equity Fund IV in a restitutionary damages claim for monies under an alleged oral agreement and damages from alleged loss and damaged suffered by the alleged deceit.
Notable practitioners
Patrick Swain is a very experienced litigator who is very good at handling large cases.
Patrick is a complete master of litigation strategy.
Peter Goldsmith is really, really effective.
Peter is a valuable person to have in your armoury with the way he commands respect and his big-picture experience.
Peter is a veteran and an incredible advocate.
Christopher is totally devoted to getting the outcome that his clients want. He is a class act.
Christopher is collaborative and understands the points that need to be made.
Christopher is very clever, switched on and takes no nonsense. He gets straight to the point very efficiently.
He provides commercial advice simply explained and it works.
He keeps his eye on the client's prize. Strategy is created not to fight a point for the point's sake, but with an outcome in mind.