Chambers Review
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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
It does the highest calibre work.
The team always knows the business need of the client.
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton advised Coller Capital on its role in East Ventures’ inaugural GP-led secondary transaction.
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.
Gavin is a superb lawyer. His strong technical knowledge and negotiating skills are invaluable in negotiations.
Gavin is a real guru of investment funds. He is commercially focused. When he negotiates he does so in a balanced and sensible manner.
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 has good expertise, is very approachable and responsive.
Shawn is a great lawyer with very strong commercial sense. He can always efficiently help us solve complicated issues.