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Competition/Antitrust (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
O'Melveny & Myers provides regional merger control advice from its office in Hong Kong, including assisting clients with remedy negotiations. The team is also well equipped to advise on antitrust compliance matters, especially with regard to Hong Kong competition law advice.
Strengths
O'Melveny & Myers are strong in their understanding of the antitrust issues involved in mergers.
The team possess a strategic mindset, composure, diverse experiences and the ability to inspire trust in clients.
Work Highlights
O’Melveny & Myers advised Asiana Airlines on China and Japan regulatory approvals for its proposed acquisition by Korean Air.
Notable practitioners
Philip Monaghan has previously worked at the Hong Kong Competition Commission and is now the head of the antitrust offering at the firm. He is particularly active on regional merger filings.
Philip has the ability to communicate complex issues to clients in very straightforward and reassuring terms.
He has a competition agency background and really understands how things work inside of the authorities.