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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton fields a highly experienced private equity practice with institutional expertise in complex transactional mandates, while also leveraging the firm's highly rated funds, tax and capital markets groups to offer complementary strengths to clients. The firm is considered a particularly strong choice for transactions in the healthcare space, alongside broader skills in the technology, financial services, industrials and consumer sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised BradyPLUS, a Kelso & Company portfolio company, on its strategic merger with Imperial Dade.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise's team goes above and beyond to mitigate and protect client risk and reputation.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • Debevoise lawyers are creative, thoughtful and steeped in technical expertise.

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  • Debevoise has a broad and deep team of seasoned M&A professionals and functional experts who work seamlessly across multiple time zones to accomplish highly complex international deals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin M Schmidt
    Kevin M Schmidt

    Kevin M Schmidt

    Kevin Schmidt offers expert counsel on complex acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments.

    • Kevin is absolutely fantastic. He is really good at what he does and has helped us navigate complex work.

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  • Kevin Rinker
    Kevin Rinker

    Kevin Rinker

    Kevin Rinker routinely handles large acquisitions and divestitures, with notable expertise concerning transactions in the healthcare sector.

    • Kevin is thoughtful and incredibly commercial in his approach. He has an exceptional and comprehensive understanding of deals and precedents.

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  • Paul S Bird
    Paul S Bird

    Paul S Bird

    Paul Bird is considered a transactional expert, with sources applauding his excellent track record in advising on both private equity work and strategic M&A for household name clients.

    • Paul is the best. He is experienced, calm and persuasive.

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  • Christopher Anthony
    Christopher Anthony

    Christopher Anthony

    Christopher Anthony is a skilled transactional attorney with a reputation for his abilities in advising private equity clients on buyouts, exits, joint ventures and wider deals work.

    • Christopher is really pleasant to work with. He is smart, practical and commercial.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • Christopher has a strong command of deal knowledge and the flexibility to adapt to any given situation. He is a good communicator and able to navigate complex dynamics to find paths to a resolution.

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    • Christopher is experienced and very calm under pressure.

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  • Spencer Gilbert
    Spencer Gilbert

    Spencer Gilbert

    Spencer Gilbert is an up-and-coming talent who advises notable private equity clients on complex transactions.

    • Spencer is a straightforward, no-nonsense attorney who is commercial in his approach.

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    • Spencer is a solid thought partner.

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