Investment Funds (International Firms)
China
16 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Gavin Anderson
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton
Greater China Region
Practice Areas
Gavin Anderson is based in the Hong Kong and London offices, and is a member of the firm’s Investment Funds and Investment Management, and Private Fund Transactions Groups. He has broad experience in advising sponsors and investors on a variety of issues, including fund formation, co-investment, fund restructurings and carried interest arrangements.
Mr. Anderson’s recent experience includes acting for clients such as EQT, CDH Investments, Clearwater Capital, HarbourVest, HongShan (formerly Sequoia China), Morgan Stanley, Navis Capital Partners, Pantheon Ventures, True North and Southern Capital.
Career
Mr Anderson earned his BA (Hons) from the University of Oxford (Brasenose College) in 2000 and PgDL from the College of Law at Guildford in 2001. He graduated from the Legal Practice Course at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice in 2002. Prior to joining Debevoise in 2006, he trained and worked as an associate at an international law firm in London.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Greater China Region
Investment Funds (International Firms) - China
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Gavin is a superb lawyer. His strong technical knowledge and negotiating skills are invaluable in negotiations.
Investment Funds (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionGavin is a real guru of investment funds. He is commercially focused. When he negotiates he does so in a balanced and sensible manner.
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