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Freshfields Deepens Market-Leading Antitrust, Competition and Trade Practice With the Addition of Regulatory Star Jamillia P. Ferris
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Jamillia P. Ferris as a partner in its US antitrust, competition, and trade practice, based in Washington. Ferris brings extensive experience from the DOJ and FCC, focusing on merger control and civil conduct investigations, particularly in the tech and semiconductor sectors. She has advised on significant transactions, including MaxLinear's proposed acquisition of Silicon Motion. Her integration into Freshfields aims to enhance the firm's antitrust capabilities amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
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Jamillia P. Ferris brings vast experience from the DOJ and FCC, strengthening Freshfields' antitrust team.
Her expertise in merger control and investigations enhances the firm's competitive offering in tech and semiconductor sectors.
Increased regulatory scrutiny in antitrust enforcement positions Freshfields to benefit from her leadership.
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer announced today that Jamillia P. Ferris has joined the firm’s US antitrust, competition and trade practice as a partner based in Washington and a member of the firm’s global antitrust leadership team. She is a respected leader of the regulatory bar who has held senior positions at both the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Ms. Ferris’s practice focuses on the representation of companies across multiple industries in merger control matters and civil conduct investigations before the DOJ and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with extensive experience with companies in the tech and semiconductor sectors. Prior to her work in private practice, Ms. Ferris oversaw mergers at both the Antitrust Division of the DOJ, where she was chief of staff and counsel to the assistant attorney general of the Antitrust Division, and at the FCC. While at the FCC, she led the review of AT&T's proposed $49 billion acquisition of DIRECTV and was a member of the steering committee overseeing the FCC's review of Comcast's proposed $45 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable.
“With the recent focus on US antitrust enforcement, this is a great opportunity to further deepen our bench of agency-facing partners,” said Thomas Janssens, head of Freshfields’s global antitrust practice. “Jamillia’s experience makes her the perfect fit for our team as we continue to see an increase in complex deals from our US, transatlantic and transpacific practices.”
Ms. Ferris has advised on the antitrust aspects of major matters for clients including:
Credit Karma in its sale to Intuit
Bungie in its sale to Sony
Zynga in its sale to Take Two
Lumentum in its acquisitions of NeoPhotonics and Oclaro
DeepMap in its sale to Nvidia
MaxLinear in its proposed acquisition of Silicon Motion
Mandiant in its proposed acquisition by Google
Ms. Ferris is recognized by Chambers USAas one of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and has been named in the current edition of Global Competition Review'sWomen in Antitrust as well as in the 2022 edition of their Competition list with Who’s Who Legal. She also currently serves on the board of the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, which provides comprehensive legal services to victims of domestic violence; on the Advisory Council of Lemonada Media; and on the Council of the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association.
“Jamillia is an outstanding addition to our antitrust team, expanding our ability to provide our clients with top-tier antitrust advice alongside our renowned transactional practice, both in the US and globally. Not only does she have an impeccable track record of service to clients, but she also brings the personal qualities and strong leadership skills that have become the hallmark of our firm culture,” said Freshfields’s US Managing Partner Sarah K. Solum.
“The opportunity to join Freshfields’s standout team and provide all of the benefits of the firm’s unmatched global platform to my clients is very exciting. I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues on the complex issues that clients are facing in today’s antitrust enforcement environment,” said Ms. Ferris.
About Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on groundbreaking and business-critical mandates. Our 2,800-plus lawyers deliver results worldwide through our own offices and alongside leading local firms. Our commitment, local and multinational expertise, and business know-how means our clients rely on us when it matters most.
Freshfields is ranked by Chambers Global in Band 1 across the six areas of antitrust, corporate/M&A, litigation, international arbitration, tax, and public international law. For more information visit Freshfields.us.
This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Who is Jamillia P. Ferris and what is her role at Freshfields?
Jamillia P. Ferris is a new partner in Freshfields' US antitrust, competition, and trade practice, specializing in merger control and civil conduct investigations.
What experience does Jamillia P. Ferris bring to her new role?
She has held senior positions at the DOJ and FCC, focusing on antitrust matters and overseeing major mergers.
Which notable transactions has Jamillia P. Ferris advised on?
Ferris advised on significant transactions such as MaxLinear's proposed acquisition of Silicon Motion and Credit Karma's sale to Intuit.
How does Jamillia P. Ferris's appointment impact Freshfields?
Her appointment enhances Freshfields' capabilities in handling complex antitrust matters amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
What industries does Jamillia P. Ferris focus on in her practice?
Ferris focuses on industries including technology and semiconductors in her antitrust practice.
