Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s strengths lie in capital markets, M&A, and project finance. Geoffrey Burgess is a key port of call for private equity sponsors and financial institutions on acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures. Alan Kartashkin is knowledgeable of sanctions matters, while Patrick Taylor is particularly active in the energy, oil and gas, as well as telecommunication sectors. Matthew Dickman is a strong choice for private investment funds, Shawn D’Aguiar is informed in fund strategies, and Conway Blake assists on international law disputes. Vera Losonci is proficient in securities mandates, and Mark Hume is another key team member. Burgess and Taylor co-lead the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Key clients
- Shell plc
- The Republic of Bangladesh
- The Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- Hess Corporation
- Center for Reproductive Rights
- Africa50
- Lorax Capital
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Taranis Investment Limited
Work highlights
Represented Shell Plc and Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited in the Bille & Ogale proceedings.
Represented five parties in advisory proceedings considering the legal obligations of States with respect to climate change.
Advised Africa50 on the formation of its Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Geoffrey Burgess; Patrick Taylor
Other key lawyers
Alan Kartashkin; Matthew Dickman; Shawn D’Aguiar; Conway Blake; Vera Losonci; Mark Hume: Ed Northover: David Grosgold.