Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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.