Geoffrey Burgess is a member of Debevoise’s core group of ESG partners. He is a corporate partner with a broad international practice in Europe and various emerging markets, with particular focus in the private equity, TMT, healthcare and aviation industries. Mr. Burgess co-leads the India and Africa practice groups at Debevoise. He often works with impact funds in their underlying M&A work and in their strategic alliances. He previously served as Co-Chair of The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) Legal and Regulatory Committee. Mr. Burgess is a member of the London office’s pro bono committee and is a volunteer at law clinics for social entrepreneurship at UnLtd and for disability benefits in Hammersmith & Fulham.