Debevoise & Plimpton LLP regularly advises major corporates, including within the heavily regulated insurance sector, and private equity sponsors, across the full swathe of their finance requirements including to fund M&A transactions. Alan Davies, one of many in the team that also has fund-level financing expertise, recently advised core firmwide financial sponsor client Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on its high-profile proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Opella, the French-headquartered consumer healthcare company. Pierre Maugüé was also involved in the aforementioned matter, adding value to clients seeking to access liquidity through his combined English and New York law capabilities. Thomas Smith and recently promoted partner Almas Daud co-head the team alongside Maugüé and Davies.
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Key clients
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
- Wm Morisson Supermarkets Limited
- Warner Music Group
- Sylvamo Corporation
- Motor Fuel Group
- B&M European Value Retail S.A.
- Mobilux Group SCA,
- MV Credit Partners LLP
- Lovell Minnick Partners
- Stone Point Capital LLC
- Westbury Street Holdings
Work highlights
Advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on the financing and antitrust aspects of its proposed acquisition of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, the French-headquartered consumer healthcare company.
Advised Morrisons on several important financing transactions during 2024, including, financing aspects of the £2.5bn sale by Morrisons of 337 petrol forecourts and more than 400 associated sites to the Motor Fuel Group.
Advised Warner on various financing transactions during 2024, including refinancing its Term Loan Credit Agreement to reprice its term loans, and Amending its Revolving Credit Agreement to amend certain financial terms.
Practice head
Almas Daud; Alan Davies; Pierre Maugüé; Thomas Smith
Other key lawyers
Gregg Young