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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Commercial and Corporate Litigation

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK

Band 2

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised third party investors in the contentious transfer of a significant fund asset worth USD3.8 billion.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise has exceptionally talented lawyers and produces high quality work.

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  • The Debevoise team is superb at identifying what really matters in a case. It is a fantastic team of able lawyers.

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  • My experience working with Debevoise has been nothing short of outstanding. The team demonstrates a strong ability to navigate cross-border litigation seamlessly.

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  • The Debevoise commercial litigation team is exceptionally responsive and service-driven. The firm provides clients with prompt, accurate strategic advice, it's a Rolls Royce service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Boyne
    Christopher Boyne

    Christopher Boyne

    Chris Boyne handles a variety of highly contentious disputes relating to shareholder and joint venture agreements. He frequently represents leading private equity funds as well as major clients in the oil and gas sector.

    • Chris is a very calm litigator, he is somebody you want in your team because he can rise above the bluster and give calm and collected advice.

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    • Christopher Boyne is very commercial and focused both on the client's needs and on how to achieve them.He is very thorough and makes sure everything is covered.

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    • Chris Boyne is a go-to partner for commercial disputes. He is super-smart, highly commercial, and is invariably two moves ahead of the opposition. He is also very easy to work with.

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    • Chris is immensely likeable, hugely driven and a very able lawyer.

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    • Chris Boyne is excellent. He is a trusted commercial adviser to a number of high profile in-house counsel and brilliant commercial litigator who punches well above his weight in terms of seniority.

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