Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s impressive M&A practice is engaged by a host of clients, including private equity firms, global corporations, and financial institutions. Focusing on tech companies, Michael Diz spearheads the San Francisco office and covers private equity fund formation and complex M&A. In the New York office, Kevin Rinker has transactional expertise in investments and divestitures, Christopher Anthony handles strategic partnerships and healthcare sector acquisitions, and Jennifer Chu concentrates on deals in the life sciences industry. Also in New York is Paul Bird, a go-to for cross-border M&A and spin-offs, Jonathan Levitsky, who manages high-value M&A for media sector clients, and William Regner, who is recommended for his corporate expertise. Further key contacts in New York include Katherine Taylor, who advises public and private companies on various deals, and the experienced Jeffrey Rosen, who assists clients with complex joint ventures, activist challenges and restructurings, and securities offerings.
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  • ‘I worked with them within the last year on a critical matter. They were excellent and I specifically want to call out Kevin Rinker, Jennifer Chu and Bill Regner on their proactive and solution-oriented advice that enabled us to navigate the legal risks of the deal while effectively advancing the businesses interests. They further maintained excellent communication, kept us well informed and were always available and proactive about huddling re: negotiation strategies/watch-outs. I appreciated the collaboration, sound guidance and their willingness to make themselves readily available.'

Key clients

  • CEO of Endeavor Group Holdings
  • Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Global Atlantic Financial Group
  • Guggenheim Securities
  • Konica Minolta
  • Morgan Stanley & Co.
  • Pactiv Evergreen
  • Prosperity Life Group
  • Qatalyst Partners

Work highlights

  • Represented Verizon Communications in its $20bn acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent.
  • Represented Windstream Holdings in its merger with Uniti Group, valued at $13.4bn.
  • Advised CEO of Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., in Endeavor’s $13bn take-private sale to Silver Lake.

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Michael Diz

Practice head

Michael Diz; Kevin Rinker; Christopher Anthony; Jennifer Chu

Other key lawyers

Paul Bird; Jonathan Levitsky; William Regner; Katherine Taylor