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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Competition/Antitrust - USA

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Skadden has a premium global practice which has built widespread coverage and expertise across regions and areas of law on the foundation of its longstanding, market-leading reputation for US law advice. The firm has strength in depth across UK and European teams in transactional and contentious areas which make the firm a leading choice for sophisticated transatlantic matters. It has an excellent presence in key Asian markets, plus a São Paulo office that also boosts the firm's global offering. The firm is a dominant force on international M&A, finance and energy transactions. It also regularly navigates clients through cross-border disputes, investigations and arbitration as coordinating counsel.

This impressive US antitrust team, housed between the New York and Washington, DC offices, has significant experience handling cross-border transactional competition mandates for a premium client roster. With a strong presence in the pharmaceutical, telecommunications and financial services sectors, it works closely with its Brussels and London hubs as well as corporate specialists to provide comprehensive global antitrust advice on merger compliance and antitrust enforcement matters.

Strengths

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  • The group is very organized and proactive. They communicate efficiently and clearly.

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  • The antitrust team is highly responsive. They consistently provide excellent service and representation.

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  • Skadden has a high-level command of the nuances of antitrust law.

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  • Skadden's antitrust practice has strong skilled litigators.

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