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Provided by Amanda L Wait
Amanda develops and implements global merger control strategies in “bet the company” transactions. She advises deal makers and other parties in antitrust investigations and litigation before the Federal Trade Commission, Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and state Attorneys General.
A former FTC lawyer, Amanda is an experienced and versatile antitrust professional with experience in multiple industries. She combines her in-depth knowledge of agency practice with a business-focused approach to getting deals done. Because she understands that mergers typically happen once or twice in a company's lifecycle—and often bring about tremendous uncertainty—Amanda uses her deep experience and creative thinking to counsel clients on making sound day-to-day business decisions that are informed by the client's strategic goals and antitrust risk.
Amanda frequently publishes articles on antitrust topics with a focus making merger review more efficient. She frequently provides commentary on breaking antitrust news to publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, National Public Radio, and Associated Press.
JD, William & Mary Law School, 2004; BA, Business Economics, University of Cincinnati, 2000. Amanda serves as a Trustee for the University of Cincinnati Foundation and leads the University’s Women in Economics initiative.
Provided by Chambers
Amanda Wait of DLA Piper LLP advises large corporate clients on the antitrust clearance process and is notable in the industry for her work on second request avoidance strategies.
Provided by Chambers
"Amanda has the experience and expertise to assess complicated antitrust issues as well as provide practical and actionable advice and counsel."
"Amanda is a great problem-solver."
"Amanda has the experience and expertise to assess complicated antitrust issues as well as provide practical and actionable advice and counsel."
"Amanda is a great problem-solver."
