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Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton is a pre-eminent private equity funds practice which acts from a strong base in Hong Kong. It attracts instructions from an enviable roster of clients in relation to the formation of Asian venture capital, growth and buyout funds as well as private credit funds. The team is expert in high-value and complex structuring, including comprehensive solutions to international investment issues. The team is also experienced in the formation of Renminbi-denominated funds and advising on secondary transactions.
Strengths
They have expertise in fund transactions, know the market standards really well and we get good advice from them for our negotiations.
They have very deep local knowledge, enabling them to combine international experience with local practices and requirements.
Notable practitioners
Gavin Anderson co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment funds group and is a renowned figure in the market for his expertise in all aspects of fund formation, capital raising and closing. He regularly acts for GPs across a range of private closed-end fund structures, as well as LPs on large-size, bespoke investments.
He has a quietly confident manner and negotiates firmly and politely, winning arguments with intellect and a professional demeanour.
Gavin is very user-friendly and understands the market.
Shawn Yang co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment funds group. He is adept at structuring, formation and fundraising for both private equity and venture capital funds. Shawn is active in the formation and operation of buyout and growth funds, and he regularly acts on GP-led secondary transactions and the transfer of existing funds to continuation funds.
He is organised, has excellent commercial acumen and works with some of the best clients in the market.
He provides very practical and responsive advice, has great commercial awareness and is sophisticated in dealing with complicated issues.