Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has a premium antitrust team with demonstrable strength principally in M&A counseling, but also in civil litigation and criminal investigations. The firm has notable work with clients from the pharmaceutical, financial and telecommunications industries on matters that frequently contain an international dimension. The team is equally at home representing individuals and multinational corporations.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP defended Spectrum Brands Holdings in a DOJ challenge related to ASSA ABLOY's acquisition of the Hardware and Home Improvement division of Spectrum Brands.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The antitrust partners at Davis Polk have extensive experience and with that comes the ability to navigate complicated and multi-jurisdictional matters."
"The team provides service at the highest levels and is incredibly responsive."
"Davis Polk has excellent partners and junior attorneys. They have a strong breadth across both civil and criminal matters."
"The antitrust partners at Davis Polk have extensive experience and with that comes the ability to navigate complicated and multi-jurisdictional matters."
"The team provides service at the highest levels and is incredibly responsive."
"Davis Polk has excellent partners and junior attorneys. They have a strong breadth across both civil and criminal matters."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Arthur Burke is commended for his work representing clients in high-stakes merger investigations. He is further noted for his deft management of complex civil litigation on behalf of prominent clients in the finance and technology industries.
"Arthur is excellent at understanding the particular business lines and the numerous moving parts that require attention for a complicated corporate client."
Ronan Harty is a preeminent antitrust lawyer commended for his investigation and enforcement practice. He has a strong track record of securing merger clearance for multinationals engaged in cross-border transactions.
"Ronan is a top-shelf antitrust lawyer."
"Ronan provides first-rate antitrust counsel."
Mary Marks is commended for her work advising clients on the antitrust aspects of significant corporate transactions. She has particular expertise in HSR filings.
"Mary knows everything about merger counseling. Her knowledge is very impressive."
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