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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Antitrust

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Rankings

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Antitrust - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as counsel to HPS Investment Partners in its $12 billion sale to BlackRock and advised on all antitrust aspects of the transaction.

Strengths

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  • Fried Frank do a good job at being subject matter experts.

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  • The Fried Frank team across all roles and levels brings significant industry breadth and expertise that helps lead to excellent outcomes on our deals.

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  • The firm provide practical and accurate advice and have a real desire to provide constructive solutions targeted at the completion of successful transactions.

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  • The team have a good combination of insider knowledge and agency experience.

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  • The firm are very smart, practical and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bernard A Nigro
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    Bernard A Nigro

    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.

    • He is terrific on responsiveness, is extremely knowledgeable and has a good insight into what the DOJ wants.

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    • He really knows how to work with the system and his guidance is exceptional.

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    • Barry is very smart, responsive and provides on point, helpful advice.

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  • Aleksandr B. Livshits
    Aleksandr B. Livshits

    Aleksandr B. Livshits

    Aleksandr B. Livshits advises clients on the antitrust implications of mergers and acquisitions.

    • He makes sure everything is technically accurate.

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    • His subject matter expertise and focus on delivering great outcomes for us is unparalleled.

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    • Alex is incredibly responsive, super direct and gives you a ton of confidence. He is very proactive and gets ahead of issues and is on top of everything.

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