Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
Chambers Review
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP boasts an experienced antitrust group featuring team members previously occupying high-level posts within the DOJ. Working in tandem with the firm's highly esteemed M&A practice, the antitrust group often advises on significant transactions for companies in a diverse range of industries. The team also supports clients facing litigation, arbitration and criminal government investigations.
Work Highlights
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP represented Standard General as antitrust counsel in relation to its $8.6 billion acquisition of TEGNA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fried Frank is able to synthesize information, making it easy for non-lawyers and commercial team members to understand and apply it to the business at hand."
"The Fried Frank team is extremely thoughtful and strategic in their approach to complex matters."
"The group works well under significant pressure."
"Fried Frank is able to synthesize information, making it easy for non-lawyers and commercial team members to understand and apply it to the business at hand."
"The Fried Frank team is extremely thoughtful and strategic in their approach to complex matters."
"The group works well under significant pressure."
Notable Practitioners
Bernard Nigro brings to bear his experience as former deputy assistant general of the DOJ’s antitrust group to advise companies undertaking major transactions in a diverse range of industries.
"Barry is an outstanding merger lawyer."
"Barry's experience and practical approach to antitrust challenges is effective and constructive."
Nathaniel Asker provides antitrust advice for M&A and handles governmental investigations.
"Nate's responses are extremely timely. He is a business-minded attorney who is able to summarize and apply sophisticated and complex antitrust law to real-world issues."