how is Debevoise M&A these days? deal flow, training and if it a strong place to start out as a junior in M&A?

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Anecdotal, but I’ve moved 3 m&a and 2 funds associates out of the firm in last 12 months. Granted, all through the same referral tree. But something very weird is going on there.

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There are 700 associates in M&A + funds?

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Versus what? It’s good but not as good as K&E, LW, etc. but definitely better than OMM or other litigation focused firms.

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Honestly, reps is the best teacher which k&e will give you in spades.

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