Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s London office advises on a wide spectrum of matters in the emerging markets industry, covering Africa, India, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. The team’s comprehensive offering spans M&A, private equity, projects, disputes and joint ventures. The team also has a broad clientele, from financial institutions and private equity firms to energy and natural resources companies and governments. Geoffrey Burgess is at the helm of the department and particularly excels in M&A in Africa. Matthew Dickman is active in advising on the formation and fundraising of private investment funds in emerging markets.
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‘The team is comprised of top-quality lawyers. In addition, the unique advantage of the Debevoise team is that Debevoise is still a lock-step firm; this ensures that the best-placed partner to work on a particular matter will be placed in charge of the matter.’
‘In my opinion, what sets Debevoise & Plimpton apart is its unique blend of deep legal expertise, commercial insight, and a collaborative culture that delivers consistently excellent results. The firm’s practice is distinguished by its ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters with precision and creativity, often across multiple jurisdictions.’
‘Geoffrey Burgess is incredibly smart, consistently demonstrating a deep command of complex legal and regulatory matters, while also maintaining a strong commercial sensibility. What truly sets Geoff apart is his ability to integrate seamlessly with local counsel, fostering a cohesive, cross-border team dynamic that adds real value for clients navigating multi-jurisdictional challenges.’
‘Debevoise has a global practice and has been engaged in M&A and other corporate transactions in emerging markets for decades, including deals in Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe and Asia, among other places. ’
‘Geoff Burgess, based in Debevoise's London office, has led transactions in Eastern Europe and Africa. He is well-versed on the nuances of doing deals in emerging markets and recognising the unique risks presented by these jurisdictions.’
Key clients
- Evercare Health Fund
- Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz
- Baring Vostok
- Republic of Azerbaijan
Work highlights
Representing LeapFrog Investments in raising its fourth $1.02 billion Emerging Consumer Fund.
Representing Lorax Capital Partners, an Egypt-focused private equity firm, as lead sponsor to capitalise and acquire an African payment platform.
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Practice head
Geoffrey Burgess
Other key lawyers
Matthew Dickman