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Linklaters

Antitrust

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Antitrust - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a solid stable of competition practitioners with multiindustry expertise pertaining to mergers, acquisitions and other transactional matters. The firm offers clients strength in international investigations and multijurisdictional merger clearance through the firm's global network. The team has a strong client base in the pharmaceutical, aviation and shipping sectors. Linklaters is further noted for expertise in high-stakes cartel cases.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Tate & Lyle on its acquisition of CPKelco from J.M. Huber Corporation.

Strengths

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  • They excel in navigating multifaceted issues with multiple stakeholders and tight timelines and their strategic thinking consistently drives results.

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  • They are very practical and have a good sense of judgment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Thomas McGrath
    Thomas McGrath

    Thomas McGrath

    Thomas McGrath has experience handling both merger clearance and criminal litigation for a wide range of clients.

    • Tom McGrath is a very thoughtful attorney and a great advocate for his clients.

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    • He brings a lot of expertise and subject matter expertise to bear and takes a practical view.

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    • He is hardworking and always available.

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    • He is a true expert, with lot of charisma, authority and experience in the way he analyzes and communicates.

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  • Douglas Tween
    Douglas Tween

    Douglas Tween

    Douglas Tween has expertise in the cartel space, regularly handling criminal and regulatory investigations at trial. His practice is bolstered by his prior governmental experience.

    • Doug Tween is an exceptional lawyer and is easy to work with.

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    • Doug is a versatile advocate who can handle the most complex matters.

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    • Doug has exceptional judgment and a calm command of complex issues. He brings deep substantive expertise and the rare ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable advice for business leaders.

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  • John Eichlin
    John Eichlin

    John Eichlin

    John Eichlin is noted for providing his clients with high-quality advice across a range of complex antitrust maters. He covers areas such as technology and healthcare and often is involved in cases that have cross-border elements.

    • John really knows his stuff and is responsive and bright.

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    • John has a great ability to anticipate challenges before they arise and translate legal complexity into pragmatic, business-ready solutions.

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