Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
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A&O Shearman's antitrust group is noted for its ability to assist clients with complex transactional and investigatory matters. It is particularly talented at handling banking and finance issues. The team is renowned for its experience in obtaining merger clearance for significant transactions, as well as enforcement actions.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented Koninklijke DSM as antitrust counsel in relation to the proposed merger of DSM and Firmenich valued at EUR42 billion.
Strengths
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"The firm provides significant capabilities and very strong responsiveness."
"The team is very pragmatic in its advice."
"The team is very good at anticipating client needs."
"The firm provides significant capabilities and very strong responsiveness."
"The team is very pragmatic in its advice."
"The team is very good at anticipating client needs."
Notable Practitioners
Elaine Johnston is recognized for her broad-based antitrust practice spanning both contentious and noncontentious proceedings. She acts for a wide roster of clients in the financial, chemical, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
"Elaine is very practical and really knows antitrust law."
"Elaine is a great thought partner."
Jessica Delbaum acts in merger investigations and related litigation on behalf of clients in the healthcare and technology sectors. She regularly appears before the FTC and DOJ.
"Jessica is very thorough in her analysis. She is knowledgeable of the antitrust market and the dynamics at the DOJ level."
Adam Hakki boasts vast experience of handling high-profile class actions on behalf of clients within the banking and finance sector.
"Adam's manner is measured, convincing and unflappable."
Puja Patel has a burgeoning practice in the space. She has considerable experience of assisting on high-value, cross-border M&A deals for household-name companies.
"Puja is very client-focused, pragmatic, responsive and good to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
New York