Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, a stalwart in the legal arena, contributes its expertise to GIP’s representation, with a team led by tax partner Peter Schuur and investment management partner Alisa Waxman.
The Unveiling Timeline
The transaction is slated to close in the third quarter, heralding a new chapter for the infrastructure investment sector. Perella Weinberg Partners and Evercore, serving as lead financial advisers to BlackRock and GIP respectively, further underscore the magnitude of this historic deal.
In a joint statement, Laurence D. Fink, BlackRock’s CEO and chair, and Bayo Ogunlesi, GIP’s chair and CEO, express their conviction that this collaboration will create the preeminent infrastructure investment firm, catering to global corporates and the public sector.