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What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton is in an elite category of private fund practices with a considerable global footprint and an extensive client base of top-tier private equity sponsors. Represents all manner of private equity businesses, including some of the largest debt fund managers. Noted activity in the representation of secondary funds in connection with transactions and fundraisings. Active in all types of investment strategies including buyout, distressed and credit, real estate and infrastructure funds.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise represented Kelso on the formation of Kelso Investment Associates XI, a USD3.25 billion buyout fund.

Strengths

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They have white glove client service, extremely deep industry knowledge and long institutional knowledge of their clients. The team is unparalleled and their knowledge is industry leading.

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They are excellent in distilling complexity and have seasoned lawyers.

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They have deep market knowledge, technical expertise, a mastery of private equity funds and are creative problem-solvers. They are very attuned to development in the market.

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They take a meticulous approach and address our needs with precision. They are at the cutting edge of the industry, leveraging deep market knowledge and innovative solutions to stay ahead of trends.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Adler
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Jonathan Adler
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Jonathan Adler has an estimable practice establishing buyout, real estate and credit funds.

He is market savvy and a thoughtful commercial advisor.

Jonathan is very commercially astute in his approach to matters.

Jonathan is brilliant, creative and incredibly knowledgeable in this space.

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Rebecca F Silberstein
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Rebecca F Silberstein
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Rebecca Silberstein has long been noted for her representation of the market's highest profile sponsors, recently handling the formation of high value buyout funds.

Not only is she a brilliant lawyer, but she is generous with her time in the industry. I view her as a complete star.

Rebecca is fantastic in balancing commercial aspects in how to get negotiations done and has an impressive view of the market. She balances the commercial and legal advice very well.

Rebecca is an incredible practitioner.

Rebecca is very friendly and very knowledgeable of the market.

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Justin Storms
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Justin Storms
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Justin Storms is proficient in structuring coinvestment structures in addition to both buyout and secondary funds.

His creativity in problem solving is unique and impressive.

Justin is a key partner for our business.

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Lorna Bowen
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Lorna Bowen
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Lorna Bowen is sought after for her expertise in organizing a range of private equity funds and co-investment structures.

Lorna has a great sense of the market.

Lorna is brilliant. She is a creative thinker and solutions oriented.

Lorna has excellent client service and is highly knowledgeable.

Lorna is fantastic.

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Andrew Ford
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Andrew Ford
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Andrew Ford advises sponsors on the formation of buyout and asset-focused funds as well as coinvestment structures.

He has strong institutional knowledge.

Andrew is fantastic.

Andrew is an encyclopedia of legal knowledge and is a very thoughtful attorney.

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Jason Auerbach
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Jason Auerbach
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Jason Auerbach has developed a strong practice buyout and funds of fund formation, frequently working with well-known sponsors.

Jason have a lot of institutional knowledge and is detail-oriented.

Jason is a strong lawyer and is highly dedicated to his clients.

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Sally Bergmann
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Sally Bergmann
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Sally Bergmann Hardesty focuses her practice on providing counsel to sponsors forming growth, buyout and real estate funds.

Sally's work is outstanding.

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Jonathan Adler
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Jonathan Adler
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Rebecca F Silberstein
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Rebecca F Silberstein
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Justin Storms
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Justin Storms
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Lorna Bowen
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Lorna Bowen
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Andrew Ford
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Andrew Ford
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Jason Auerbach
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Jason Auerbach
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Sally Bergmann Hardesty
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Sally Bergmann Hardesty
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