With a particular focus on the financial services sector, the India group at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP acts for international investment banks, global and regional private equity firms and financial institutions. The team is now jointly led by Geoffrey Burgess and Lord Peter Goldsmith KC, both based in London, following the 2023 departure of former co-head William Chua.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm has a longstanding focus on the Indian market, including activity in the automotive, technology and chemical sectors. They have a good track record in contractual disputes relating to joint ventures.’
‘They are very approachable and have a can-do approach. They also have good commercial awareness and provide a collaborative approach to help clients navigate their business-critical privacy, data protection and data security issues.’
‘Excellent team, all subject matter experts. It is always great to work with the team. They are always available.’
‘Subject knowledge, commercial understanding of issues, excellent strategy.’
‘Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an excellent global law firm. They also collaborate very well with local counsel in different markets which I believe is important for growth and effective results. In terms of sector expertise, they are rather well known for their energy sector, investment funds and investment treaty work.’
‘Patrick Taylor is simply outstanding - exceptionally sharp, results oriented and very client-friendly. He demonstrates strong subject matter expertise across the oil and gas, energy and telecoms sectors.'
- 'Shreya Aren is a rising star in the firm’s international arbitration practice. Her in-depth knowledge and experience make her an asset that any team would want to have in their team. She is also very easy to work with and is always on top of the matter and the intricate details.’
Key clients
- True North
- LeapFrog Investments
- Lightspeed India Partners
- Everbridge Partners
- HarbourVest Partners
- Glendower Capital
- Sequoia Capital
- Clearwater Capital
- Multiples Alternate Assets Management
- AIA Group Limited
Work highlights
- Advised True North on its acquisition of a significant minority stake in Accion Group Holdings, Inc, a Pittsburgh-based digital and innovation engineering company, from TA Associates and other shareholders.
- Advising LeapFrog Investments as lead investor on a US$70m equity investment round for Sun King, the largest provider of solar energy products for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Geoffrey Burgess, Lord Peter Goldsmith KC