The liquidating trustee in a bankruptcy case has moved to disqualify Debevoise & Plimpton attorneys from representing a private equity firm, claiming the law firm previously worked on the other side of the deal that spurred the bankruptcy.

Debevoise represents Clayton Dubilier & Rice, which personal care wholesaler High Ridge Brands claims pushed its investors to purchase $250 million in High Ridge bonds despite knowing the now-bankrupt company was headed downhill.

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