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Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability - USA
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is experienced in a significant array of US and cross-border buyouts, often working with high-level funds and target corporations. Brings to bear an integrated global practice, able to provide support in areas such as tax, litigation and corporate governance. Demonstrates considerable strength in the healthcare sector, with notable experience handling investments into drug, device and wider consumer product manufacturers.
Strengths
"Debevoise are very commercially-minded and have excellent M&A and financing capabilities."
"They have a very good private equity offering, and have a lot of experience working with sponsors."
"Debevoise are very efficient. They offer strong quality and have a good turnaround."
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised Clayton Dubilier & Rice and TPG Capital in their acquisition of all outstanding shares of Covetrus.
Notable practitioners
New York-based Kevin Schmidt is a key contact.