Kevin Schmidt

Kevin M. Schmidt is a prominent corporate partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, a prestigious law firm.1 He holds key leadership positions within the firm, serving as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group and as Co-Chair of the firm's Private Equity Group.13 Additionally, he is a member of the Special Situations team.1

Professional Expertise

Schmidt has extensive experience in various aspects of corporate law, particularly:

• Acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Joint ventures
• Strategic investments
• Cross-border transactions

He works with both private equity and corporate clients, demonstrating a broad range of expertise in these areas.1

Recognition and Reputation

Kevin Schmidt is highly regarded in the legal community:

• Recognized as a leading lawyer for mergers and acquisitions in the private equity sector by Chambers USA1
• Recommended for private equity buyouts by Chambers Global1
• Recognized as a Leading Lawyer by The Legal 500 US1

Clients and peers describe him as:

• "Hyper-commercial," "tactical, smart and persistent"
• An "incredible negotiator" with "candid feedback and negotiating prowess"
• Someone who "thinks like a business person and manages risk with sound commercial judgment"1

Education and Career

• Joined Debevoise & Plimpton in 1994
• Became a partner in 2002
• J.D. with high honors from Rutgers School of Law in 1994 (Order of the Coif)
• B.A. summa cum laude from Jersey City State College in 19891

Additional Roles

Schmidt is actively involved in the legal community and education:

• Regular speaker at the International Bar Association's Annual M&A Conference in New York
• Member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey City University Foundation1

His LinkedIn profile username is indeed kevin-schmidt-a2711537, confirming his professional presence on the platform.2