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JING'AN KERRY CENTRE, 1515 NANJING ROAD WEST
SHANGHAI 200040
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The firm: Debevoise & Plimpton’s Asia team, based in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Toyko, is made up of experienced international corporate lawyers and litigators. In Hong Kong, the firm is established as a local practice, meaning it is able to provide local law advice alongside the international advice provided by its US and English law qualified team.
Debevoise’s local knowledge and experience, together with approximately 800 lawyers in Asia, Europe and the United States, enables it to assist and guide clients in the Asia Pacific region and elsewhere throughout the world.
Areas of practice
M&A in Asia: as an integral part of the firm’s leading global practice, the M&A lawyers in Asia are fluent in domestic and international acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic investments. The team has a particular focus on advising national and international insurers and other financial institutions. It has a strong track record and deep knowledge of these sectors.
Private equity in Asia: as the only firm to couple fund formation capacity in Asia, Europe and the U.S. with an internationally acclaimed private equity transaction practice, Debevoise is uniquely qualified to assist clients in navigating the complex issues surrounding fund formations, downstream investments and exits.
The team has guided clients through many sophisticated private equity fund formations and investments throughout the Asia-Pacific region, representing sponsors, investors and target companies.
Litigation in Asia: Debevoise lawyers have been active in Asia for many years representing clients in international arbitrations and corporate investigations and defense matters. The team represents clients on a wide variety of international dispute resolution, white-collar and regulatory defense matters, Hong Kong regulatory matters and High Court litigation, as well as working with Debevoise’s litigators world-wide on US, UK and European litigation involving a full range of commercial disputes.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litigation and international dispute resolution | Mark Johnson | ||
| Litigation and international dispute resolution | Philip Rohlik | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | William Y Chua | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Edwin Northover | ||
| Private equity fund formation | Gavin Anderson | ||
| Private equity transactions | William Y Chua |