Grimwood Joins Debevoise to Bolster London Office

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has announced the addition of James Grimwood, a prominent private equity M&A lawyer, as a partner in its London office. This strategic hire underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its M&A and private equity services within the UK and internationally, as reflected by the rising demands from financial sponsor clients. Mr. Grimwood, well-regarded in the legal community and ranked by Chambers UK, brings significant experience advising private equity sponsors, as well as on cross-border mergers and acquisitions. His previous tenure as a partner at another renowned law firm further complements Debevoise's distinguished Private Equity Group. Known for its robust expertise spanning over four decades and a global team of over 500 lawyers, Debevoise is consistently ranked highly by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and PEI, highlighting its unrivaled focus on client outcomes and resource capacity.