Global Competition Review’s Who’s Who Legal named five Shearman & Sterling lawyers to its 2018 Competition list.

Shearman & Sterling’s Global Antitrust Practice Group Leader David Higbee (Washington, DC), partner Jessica Delbaum (New York) and Of Counsel Wayne Dale Collins (New York and Washington, DC) are included in Who’s Who Legal’s main list, while partners Elvira Aliende Rodriguez (Brussels) and James Webber (London) feature in the Competition–Future Leaders 2018 list. 

According to Who’s Who Legal, David impresses peers and clients alike for his “superb expertise in international investigations and merger control proceedings.” Elvira is described as “a very engaging and enthusiastic lawyer,” and is commended for her “encyclopedic knowledge" of cartel and merger cases. Jessica is recognized for her “excellent reputation in merger control matters,” with peers describing her as “highly skilled and excellent at working with agencies” and as "one of the real stars in the New York market.” James is lauded for being a “superb, clear adviser” who “really is impressive in front of clients.” Dale is viewed as “one of the most highly experienced practitioners in the market” and as “a go-to counsel for complex M&A and joint venture matters.”