Debevoise & Plimpton is a New York-based global law firm with 655 lawyers across 10 offices in the US, Europe and Asia. The firm services its clients with Chinese interests from its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. 

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm is transactionally strongest in the private equity funds area, and recognised for its work in M&A, private equity, capital markets and financial services regulatory.  

The firm’s Hong Kong and Shanghai offices focus on private equity, mergers & acquisitions as well as in emerging areas such as cybersecurity and data privacy. 

Key clients  

Key clients of the firm include Advantage Partners, AIF Capital, Baring Private Equity Asia, CDH Investments, Centurium Capital, China Life, Morgan Stanley, Sequoia Capital, Boyu Capital and Carlyle Group. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Investment funds 

“The D&P team are first class – they are experts in their field, solutions-focused and help clients seamlessly navigate fundraisings in an uncertain market (Covid etc).” 

M&A 

“Partner and counsel very hands-on and across all details of the transaction; very quick turnaround time on transaction documents. Good knowledge of insurance laws and regulations in Hong Kong. Business focused, practical advice, very accessible.”