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 on 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
Debevoise bring commendable legal and procedural clarity to claims and find a viable way forward on cases.
The team is very business-minded.
From partner through to associates, Debevoise has consistently strong performers.
The firm has a wide array of highly experienced and talented individuals.
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton defended Neoma Private Equity Fund IV in a restitutionary damages claim for monies under an alleged oral agreement, damages from alleged loss and damages suffered by the alleged deceit.
Notable practitioners
Patrick is a complete master of litigation strategy.
Patrick Swain is a very experienced litigator who is very good at handling large cases.
Peter Goldsmith is the chair of European and Asian litigation at Debevoise & Plimpton, as well as co-managing partner of the London office. He regularly appears as an advocate before the courts on behalf of high net worth individuals and large corporate entities involved in major commercial disputes.
Peter Goldsmith is really, really effective.
Peter is a veteran and an incredible advocate.
Peter is a valuable person to have in your armoury with the way he commands respect and his big picture experience.
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.
He provides commercial advice simply explained and it works.
Christopher is very clever, switched on and takes no nonsense. He gets straight to the point very efficiently.
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.