The India practice group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represents investment banks, investors, financial institutions and Indian corporates in a range of matters including capital markets, private equity and disputes. The practice is jointly steered by Geoffrey Burgess, who has a focus on the TMT, private equity and aviation sectors, and arbitration expert Lord Peter Goldsmith. Focusing on private equity and fund formation matters, Geoffrey Kittredge is also a key contact within the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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‘Debevoise understands India at a much broader level than some of the other international firms. Their London and US offices are both entrenched and they are always in the mix when recommending foreign co counsels.’
- 'Excellent attention to detail and focus on India.'
Work highlights
Represented the former head of CDPQ India, in relation to FCPA conspiracy charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Practice head
Geoffrey P Burgess; Lord Goldsmith JC
Other key lawyers
Geoffrey Kittredge