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Antitrust

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Antitrust - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis's team is noted for its strength in assisting in merger control issues and government investigations. The group is also adept within antitrust litigation, offering clients complete coverage within the antitrust market.
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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised Blackstone on the antitrust aspects of the sale of Lightstone Generation, an operator of power plants, to Energy Capital Partners.

Strengths

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  • The team are strategic, practical and partnership focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John D Harkrider
    John D Harkrider

    John D Harkrider

    John Harkrider is an extremely well-known attorney, commended for his leading work securing antitrust clearance for huge corporate transactions, frequently in the technology industry.

    • John has deep domain expertise, and is a great leader and a decisive decision-maker.

      Antitrust respondentUSA

    • He is amazing, very smart and strategic. He is just great at the most complicated deals and is able to really find a path forward in tricky situations.

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  • Ian John
    Ian John

    Ian John

    Ian John is noted for his work advising clients on the antitrust aspects of sophisticated transactions. He has extensive experience handling domestic US and cross-border matters.
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  • Devora Allon
    Devora Allon

    Devora Allon

    Devora Allon is a talented attorney who represents clients in pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. She demonstrates notable strength in handling complex litigation matters.

    • Devora is excellent.

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  • Maria Raptis
    Maria Raptis

    Maria Raptis

    Maria Raptis recognized for her work on high-profile, high-value M&A deals. She has further experience of working on complex issues with cross-border elements.
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  • Daniel Zach
    Daniel Zach

    Daniel Zach

    Daniel Zach draws from his experience as a former assistant director of the FTC to support clients facing investigations and litigation.

    • He is great and has a tremendous amount of skill coming out of the FTC, which adds a unique perspective.

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