Davis Polk today announced that Jessica Delbaum has joined the firm as a partner in the Antitrust & Competition practice in New York. 

“Jessica has extensive experience advising on the antitrust aspects of complex M&A transactions across multiple industries and brings a deep understanding of deal process and strategy,” said Neil Barr, Davis Polk’s Chair and Managing Partner. “Our clients are pursuing increasingly sophisticated M&A transactions, and as our M&A practice continues to grow, Jessica is a fantastic addition to our preeminent antitrust team. We are pleased to welcome her to Davis Polk.”

Ms. Delbaum’s practice focuses on the defense of mergers and acquisitions before the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as coordinating the multijurisdictional antitrust defense of transactions. She also counsels clients on an extensive array of antitrust issues, such as competitor collaborations, joint ventures, distribution arrangements, business practices and Hart-Scott-Rodino Act compliance. Ms. Delbaum’s experience spans a variety of industries, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, media, aviation, technology, chemicals and finance. She joins Davis Polk from A&O Shearman, where she had been a partner since 2012.

From 2001-2004, Ms. Delbaum served as an Attorney General’s Honors Program Attorney in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. While at DOJ, she investigated possible violations of the antitrust laws involving mergers and acquisitions, the reporting and waiting requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and civil price-fixing.

“Jessica is a highly respected antitrust practitioner, regarded for her substantive experience and her commercial and pragmatic approach,” said Arthur Burke, co-head of Davis Polk’s Antitrust & Competition practice. “Antitrust considerations have become increasingly central to deal execution, and Jessica’s arrival further strengthens our ability to advise clients across the full lifecycle of an M&A transaction. I am excited to welcome Jessica to the team.”

Multiple publications, including Chambers USA and Legal 500, recognize Ms. Delbaum as a leading antitrust lawyer. Clients quoted by Chambers note that she is “smart and responsive,” “intelligent and pragmatic,” “practical and knowledgeable,” and “a really strong and trusted thought partner.”

Ms. Delbaum said, “I am delighted to join Davis Polk’s distinguished antitrust team and look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to support clients in their most significant mergers and acquisitions.”

Ms. Delbaum received her J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where she was Articles Editor of the International Law Journal, and B.A., magna cum laude, from Columbia College.

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