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Two Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips Partners Were Named Notable M&A Dealmakers by Crain's New York Business

Joanna Stone and Jay Kirsch, both of whom are partners at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, the investment bank focused on media, marketing and technology, have been named among Crain's New York Business "Notable M&A Dealmakers for 2025."

Joanna is co-head of Oaklins International’s global TMT team and Jay is the head of Oaklins’ digital media team. Both have led landmark transactions that exemplify the vision, execution, and client dedication at the heart of ODP’s work. From high profile publishing acquisitions to strategic sales in digital media, their leadership continues to drive exceptional results for our clients and strengthen ODP’s position as a leading mid-market investment bank in the TMT sectors.

View Crain’s New York Business’s “Notable M&A Dealmakers 2025” here (subscription required).

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About Oaklins

United by a strong belief that we can achieve the extraordinary. Oaklins is a global team of 850+ financial advisory professionals in 40 countries providing M&A, growth equity, ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services to support entrepreneurs, corporates and investors in reaching their goals.

Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips are investment bankers for technology, media and marketing companies. For nearly three decades we have helped our clients unlock billions of dollars in value through M&A.

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