A partner in the Paul, Weiss Mergers & Acquisitions Group, Debbie P. Yee primarily advises public and private companies in the energy industry on strategic acquisitions and divestitures, as well as on capital raising transactions and corporate governance matters.
Yee has been recognized as one of the 500 Leading Dealmakers in America by Lawdragon (2021 - 2026). Yee is also a frequent speaker and writer on developments in M&A and the energy industry.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor |
Year |
Practice |
| The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers |
2027 |
M&A, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, esp. Energy |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy |
2026 |
Energy Transactions |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America |
2026 |
M&A, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, esp. Energy |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers |
2025 |
Energy Transactions |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America |
2025 |
M&A, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, esp. Energy |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers |
2024 |
Energy Transactions |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America |
2024 |
M&A, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, esp. Energy |
| The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers |
2023 |
Energy Transactions |
| The 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America |
2022 |
M&A, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, esp. Energy |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America |
2021 |
M&A, Corporate Transactions, Private Equity, esp. Energy |
Yee’s representations have included:
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Andeavor Logistics, LP in its $1.8 billion acquisition of Western Refining Logistics
- Blackstone Infrastructure in the $11.5 billion take-private of TXNM Energy and $400 million PIPE
- Bristow Group Inc. on its all-stock business combination with Era Group
- Buckeye Partners in its $1.15 billion acquisition of 50% stake in VTTI
- Diamond Offshore Drilling in its $1.6 billion sale to Noble Corporation
- Ensco in its $860 million acquisition of Atwood Oceanics
- Iconic Sports in its investment in London-based group Eagle Football, which acquired a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA
- Marathon Oil Corporation in its $22.5 billion all-stock sale to ConocoPhillips
- Peridot Acquisition Corp. in its $1.67 billion combination agreement with Li-Cycle Corp
- Silver Run Acquisition Corporation II in its $3.8 billion acquisition of Alta Mesa Holdings and Kingfisher Midstream
- Vector Acquisition Corporation on its $4.1 billion definitive merger agreement with Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
- WPX Energy, Inc. in its $12 billion all-stock merger of equals with Devon Energy Corporation
Capital Markets
- Accelerate Acquisition Corp. in its $400 million initial public offering
- Authentic Equity Acquisition Corp. in its $230 million initial public offering
- MSD Acquisition Corp. in its $575 million initial public offering
- Peridot Acquisition Corp. in its $300 million initial public offering
- Pontem Corporation in its $690 million initial public offering
- Vector Acquisition Corporation II with its upsized $450 million initial public offering
