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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Competition Law

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Rankings

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Competition Law - UK

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges houses a skilled team that is adept at advising on the merger control and FDI aspects of global corporate transactions, including phase II reviews. The lawyers additionally represent clients in CMA investigations into anti-competitive conduct. It is regularly sought after by clients from the technology, telecommunications and luxury goods sectors, as well as representing private equity houses. The team also maintains close relationships with its US and European antitrust practices to advise on cross-border matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Boeing on the competition law aspects of its proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.

Strengths

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  • The team is exceptionally commercial, has a strong understanding of the specific regulatory nuances of several jurisdictions and is hyper responsive.

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  • Weil's excellent legal knowledge, experience of UK processes and strong commercial acumen ensures a smooth and successful process.

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  • Weil's attorneys are an impressive mix of incredibly smart, responsive, and thoughtful.

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  • Weil is technically and commercially very astute, which is helped by the fact that the team has built up experience from previous matters and has built relationships within the business.

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges delivers excellent strategic and pragmatic advice. The team really takes time to understand the business in detail and to provide actionable advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jenine Hulsmann
    Jenine Hulsmann

    Jenine Hulsmann

    Jenine Hulsmann has a strong focus on assisting clients with obtaining competition law clearance for high-profile mergers, including representing them in phase II reviews before the CMA. She has a number of clients from the TMT sector, as well as advising private equity houses. She also acts for clients on CMA investigations.

    • Jenine is a baller and is relentless in her pursuit of getting your deal through. She is a force nature and is incredibly strategic.

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    • Jenine Hulsmann is an excellent strategist, learns the business fast and is across all the details.

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    • Jenine Hulsmann is an exceptional merger control lawyer. She is highly commercial and skilled at applying the law to client needs.

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    • Jenine has unparalleled experience in complex UK mergers. She is able to spot issues and trouble shoot quickly and efficiently, whilst managing to understand and mollify the business.

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    • I am super impressed with her; she is the hardest working lawyer I've ever worked with. She is one of the smartest, if not the smartest lawyer, I've worked with when it comes to strategy and timing.

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  • Megan Granger
    Megan Granger

    Megan Granger

    US-qualified Megan Granger is a recognised competition expert with notable strength in M&A. She has experience of advising on major merger control cases in Europe and the US, and represents a wide range of clients, including those in the technology, energy and leisure industries.

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