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Internationally Ranked
Debevoise and its lawyers are ranked by Chambers Global (2024) for capital markets in the United States.
Ranked as a leading law firm for capital markets for debt, equity, global offerings and high-yield debt by The Legal 500 US (2024).
Highly technical set of attorneys.
Their capital markets team is top-notch.
Offers a rare combination of strong subject matter expertise and a deep bench.
A very responsive and pragmatic team, with a deep knowledge of our business and processes.
—The Legal 500 US, 2020-2023
Ranked as a leading law firm for capital markets by Chambers USA.
The Debevoise team is well-rounded and has … a nuanced and sophisticated approach to capital markets.
—Chambers USA, 2024
The attorneys at Debevoise have a mastery of complex legal issues.
—Chambers USA, 2023
Debevoise & Plimpton are deeply committed to their clients.
—Chambers USA, 2022
It is a very strong team, with tremendous knowledge and expertise.
—Chambers USA, 2021
[The firm's partners are] intellectual, thoughtful and strong across-the-board.
—Chambers Global