Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

The ‘formidable and superior legal team’ at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP consists of a ’host of bright, intelligent and independently remarkable practitioners who possess a depth of knowledge and experience’, with a practice split into white collar and regulatory defence, commercial litigation, international arbitration, and intellectual property. The firm represents clients spanning multinational corporations, sovereigns, and high-net-worth individuals. Based in New York, practice head Andrew Ceresney has experience representing public companies, financial institutions, and leading asset management firms in both federal and state courts. Also leading the team that is ‘very responsive, tactical, and leaves no stone unturned’ is Jyotin Hamid, with extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation matters, particularly when related to employment disputes. Catherine Amirfar, based in New York, has a practice centered on public international law, and has experience appearing before the International Court of Justice, while Mark Friedman, also in New York, is highly skilled in the international arbitration space. New York based William Taft is noted for his commercial and corporate governance litigation expertise, while in Washington DC, David O’Neil is key to the team.