Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partners Jonathan Levitsky, Simone Hicks, Benjamin Pedersen and Peter Schuur have been named “Dealmakers of the Year” by The American Lawyer. The partners were recognized for advising Warner Bros. Discovery in its sale to Paramount Skydance Corporation at an enterprise value of $110 billion, the second largest media deal ever and the largest all-cash transaction in corporate history. The American Lawyer’s annual Dealmakers of the Year list recognizes the leading corporate lawyers and transactions of the previous year.

Mr. Levitsky, an M&A partner, advises public and private companies and private equity sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

Mr. Schuur, Chair of the firm’s global tax practice, advises on a broad range of U.S. and cross-border transactions, with a focus on public and private M&A and other corporate transactions.

Ms. Hicks, an executive compensation and employee benefits partner, advises on benefits and tax issues that arise in public and private mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions.

Mr. Pedersen, a capital markets partner, advises public and private companies on offerings of debt and equity securities, securities laws, disclosure and corporate governance.