Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Client Satisfaction

Covering UK, European, and US tax and regulatory advice, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP‘s ’consistent, thoughtful and timely advice‘ makes it a key choice for a diverse roster of clients. Particular focus areas are credit, venture/growth, and secondary funds. For over 20 years, Geoffrey Kittredge works with clients on private investment fund formation. The formation, management and re-organisation of private funds are hallmarks of Matthew Dickman’s busy practice, as are regulatory compliance and governance matters. John Rife assumes a central role in the group’s transactional work, including GP restructurings, tenders, portfolio transactions, and fundless sponsor transactions. Patricia Volhard strengthens the firm’s cross-border capabilities, splitting her time between London, Paris, and Frankfurt.

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Testimonials

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'Overall, they have exceeded expectations and delivered value for our firm and investors. Consistent, thoughtful and timely advice has enabled to grow successfully over the last eight years.'
'Geoff Kittredge – the brains trust, commercial, deals with complex issues with ease, and has a solid team supporting him on a day-to-day basis.'
'Richard Ward – the leader in this field, very experienced, advice that you can rely on.'
'Patricia Volhard – a pleasure to work with and has extensive knowledge of the latest regulatory developments across all our key jurisdictions.'
'Advice is delivered with confidence, is trusted, and is appropriately balanced. Where necessary, the team also draws upon expertise within the wider firm and, from the client's perspective, there appears to be no internal barrier to obtaining the right advice.'
'We have a long standing and trusted relationship with Geoff Kittridge and John Rife. Both are exceptional top-ranking lawyers who are experts in private funds legal advice and are able to find the right balance between legal and commercial advice on all matters.'
'Matt Dickman knows his craft supremely well, delivers clear advice and also practical solutions, and is highly personable at the same time.'

Key clients

LCM Capital
Tishman Speyer
Glendower Capital
Wafra
LGT Capital
Cerberus Capital Management
Park Square Capital
Apera Asset Management
Metric Capital
FitzWalter Capital
Exponent Private Equity
LeapFrog Investments
DBAY Advisors
Igneo Infrastructure Partners
AlbaCore Capital Partners

Work highlights

Assisted with the formation and fundraising of LCM Credit Opportunities 4.
Advising Tishman Speyer in connection with the fundraising of Tishman Speyer European Real Estate Venture IX.
Assisted with the formation, fundraising and final closing of Glendower Capital Secondary Opportunities Fund V.

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