Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Client SatisfactionDrawing upon 'strong technical knowledge' within the fund space in particular, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is well-positioned to advise private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on the full scope of their financing activities at a fund level, including new money deals as well as in a refinancing context. Alan Davies has an 'immense amount of market knowledge' which he imparts very effectively for a range of clients including private equity managers and corporates, across the full scope of the capital structure. The 'very commercial and calm' Pierre Maugüé also has a strong reputation among borrower clients as does Thomas Smith, who co-heads the team alongside Davies and Maugüé and is best-known for his fund finance offering.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'They have strong technical knowledge and are up to date with market practice.'
- 'They can cut through the complexity and explain in clear commercial terms.'
- 'Alan Davies has an immense amount of market knowledge that he can use to guide you to a sensible and pragmatic conclusion.'
- 'Pierre Maugue is very commercial and has a calm approach. He is very good at simplifying the complex.'
- 'The terrific Almas Daud is adept at running transactions and has intricate knowledge of the latest documentary technology.'
Key clients
- Evercare Health Fund L.P.
- BUT (Mobilux Acquisition)
- Motor Fuel Group
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Europe
- B&M European Value Retail S.A.
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited
Work highlights
- Finance counsel for Clayton, Dublier & Rice in respect of its leveraged acquisitions of the OCS group and certain UK and APAC entities of the Atalian group to create a global facilities management platform.
- Advised MFG in respect of the amendment and extension of its senior facilities and the repayment of its second lien facility.
- Advised Mobilux Acquisition (holding company of BUT) in the refinancing of its super senior revolving credit facilities agreement and related security package and intercreditor agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alan Davies, Pierre Maugüé, Thomas Smith