Debbie Yee

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 4

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

USA - Nationwide

5 Years Ranked

Band 4

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

Texas

5 Years Ranked

Band 4

Corporate/M&A

Texas

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Debbie Yee

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Practice Areas

Debbie P. Yee is a corporate partner in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, bringing extensive experience and a deep understanding of complex corporate transactions. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has earned a reputation for her expertise in mergers and acquisitions, as well as securities, capital markets and corporate governance matters. Debbie’s practice is characterized by her strategic counsel and innovative solutions, helping clients navigate high-stakes transactions and achieve their business objectives. Debbie principally advises public companies in energy and energy transition, but also routinely advises companies in a number of other industries, including infrastructure and technology.

Career

Admitted to Texas Bar

Personal

New York Law School, J.D.; New York University, B.S.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Texas

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Debbie Yee is recognized for her sophisticated M&A practice. She frequently advises leading energy clients on high-value transactions.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Debbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions, and she particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Debbie Yee brings capital markets experience to the firm with knowledge of debt and equity transactions and particularly stands out for her busy IPO practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Debbie is extremely knowledgeable, accessible and a good leader. She is just a very skilled and capable transactional lawyer.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

She has been super-helpful and has taken time to respond to cold calls.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

She has been super helpful and has taken time to respond to cold calls.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Debbie is extremely knowledgeable, accessible and a good leader. She is just a very skilled and capable transactional lawyer.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

She has been super-helpful and has taken time to respond to cold calls.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

She has been super helpful and has taken time to respond to cold calls.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Texas

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

Individual Editorial

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States - USA - Nationwide

Individual Editorial

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