23 Apr 2026
Debevoise & Plimpton Appoints Rebekah T. Scherr as Antitrust and M&A Partner in Washington, D.C.
"Debevoise & Plimpton has appointed Rebekah T. Scherr as a partner in its Antitrust and M&A groups in Washington, D.C.; she will work on merger control and Hart‑Scott‑Rodino filings."
Scherr advises U.S. and cross‑border clients on antitrust and competition matters, with a focus on merger notification compliance under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act and the merger control aspects of transactions. They bring experience advising on HSR filings and related analyses for private equity sponsors and corporate clients and are known for providing practical, execution‑focused guidance on complex transactions. Scherr joins Debevoise as a partner; prior to joining the firm they were a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of another international law firm. Scherr received a J.D. in 2014 and a B.A. in 2011, both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.