Debevoise & Plimpton partners Andrew L. Bab, David A. O’Neil and Kevin M. Schmidt have been recognized by Law360 as 2018 MVPs. This highly competitive distinction is awarded annually to a select group of lawyers consistently securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record breaking deals. This year, editors reviewed nearly 1,000 submissions to determine the winners.

This year’s trio of Debevoise honorees showcases the firm’s extensive breadth of practice:

• Andrew L. Bab, Healthcare MVP. Mr. Bab is a corporate partner, member of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Groups, and co-head of the Healthcare Group. He has worked extensively on public and private acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, including cross-border transactions for both private equity and corporate clients, as well as licensing arrangements and other corporate transactions.


• David A. O’Neil, White Collar MVP. Mr. O’Neil is a litigation partner and member of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group. Recommended by The Legal 500 US (2017), his practice focuses on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, privacy and cybersecurity, congressional investigations and AML/sanctions enforcement defense.


• Kevin M. Schmidt, Private Equity MVP. Mr. Schmidt is a corporate partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group and is Co-Head of the firm's Private Equity Group. He has worked extensively on acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, including cross-border transactions for both private equity and corporate clients.

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