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Krishna Skandakumar

Krishna Skandakumar

USA 2026

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Secondaries

USA - Nationwide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Krishna Skandakumar is Co-Chair of the Private Funds Transactions Group and a partner in the firm’s Investment Management Group. His practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors and investors on complex secondaries transactions and related liquidity solutions, including continuation vehicles, LP portfolio sales, tender offers and recapitalizations.

He earned his degree in Actuarial Studies and Law in 2012 and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in 2013, both from The Australian National University, and received his LLM from the University of Melbourne in 2017.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Secondaries - USA - Nationwide

Up and Coming
Individual Editorial

Krishna Skandakumar is growing force in the market, who advises clients on sophisticated secondaries transactions.

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Strengths

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  • Krishna is a well-rounded, pragmatic and highly sophisticated lawyer.

    Private Equity: SecondariesChambers Guide to the USA

  • Krishna stands out for his sharp judgment and calm leadership.

    Private Equity: SecondariesChambers Guide to the USA

  • Krishna provides excellent client service and commercial awareness.

    Private Equity: SecondariesChambers Guide to the USA

  • Krishna brings a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to complex structuring and negotiations. He provides calm, decisive leadership that materially contributes to efficient execution and successful outcomes.

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