Chambers Review
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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket - UK
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton is a well-regarded finance practice noted for its expertise in acquisition financings, demonstrating particular sector expertise in private equity. It regularly acts for a range of international sponsors while complementing its practice with prominent UK corporate borrowers. The department has additional expertise advising on bond financings and financial restructurings.
Strengths
The Debevoise team takes a very collaborative, goal-oriented approach to transactions. They're very strong in both the UK and US, which distinguishes them on cross-border transactions.
Their strengths include a significant level of senior partner attention and involvement, and a creative and constructive approach to problem-solving.
Debevoise is extremely proactive regarding any potential legal issues or questions. Their expertise is beyond question and they are very enjoyable to work with.
They have deep knowledge of current market practice and acceptable terms, and deep resources to allow efficient execution.
Work Highlights
Debevoise advised CD&R on the financing aspects of its acquisition of a 50% controlling stake in Opella.
Notable practitioners
Alan Davies acts for domestic and international clients on a range of transactions. His finance practice spans structured, acquisition and asset finance matters. He is also the co-managing partner of Debevoise's London office.
He's a sophisticated, creative lawyer.
Alan is always upbeat and reassuringly in control on the surface, but very much aware of the granular detail underneath. He's also able to highlight it in a client-friendly manner.
He's a pleasure to work with and a great source of constructive advice and support.
Alan is one of the top sponsor-side lawyers in the market - he's technically excellent but always has the commercial goals of his client in mind. He's always a pleasure to work with.