Mr Kevin Schmidt > Debevoise & Plimpton LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP clients have ‘immense trust’ in the private equity group’s capacity to handle the most diverse range of complex transactions, spanning public and private buyouts, PIPEs, multi-asset acquisitions, continuation funds, and other bespoke investments. In addition to a broad scope of expertise, the firm is able to offer clients a wealth of industry-specific experience to navigate convoluted regulatory landscapes, including such areas as healthcare, insurance, technology, and renewables. The highly respected Kevin Schmidt leads the team, who is adept at handling high-value M&A and fosters strong working relationships with market giants such as Blackstone, Brookfield and Carlyle. Healthcare and life sciences specialist Kevin Rinker , as well as Uri Herzberg who is vastly experienced across the gamut of transactional matters, led with Schmidt in CD&R’s $3.7bn acquisition of a majority stake in Roper Technologies. Paul Bird has a particularly diverse practice, renowned for his cross-border capabilities and significant corporate matters such as leveraged buyouts, spin-offs and takeover defense. Jennifer Chu continues to establish her reputation in the market for advising PE firms on M&A and joint ventures, while Christopher Anthony practice focuses on acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. All lawyers are based in New York.