Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is regularly sought-after to advise on the merger control aspects of high-profile, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, as well as complex antitrust investigations and litigation disputes. The team’s client roster spans an array of sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, insurance and financial services. Practice head Ingrid Vandenborre possesses significant expertise in handling cartel arrangements and abuse of dominance cases. Bill Batchelor acts for a host of regulated sector clients in conduct investigations. Giorgio Motta and Niels Baeten are further key contacts. Frederic Depoortere retired from the firm in December 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Skadden team is led by extremely experienced partners that are hands-on and fully aware of the cases they lead. At the same time, their staff are provided with significant autonomy to progress case work. This ensures reactivity and impact at all levels.’
- ‘Bill Batchelor is an outstanding senior partner - his experience is unrivalled, and his ability to steer cases to positive outcomes is astonishing.'
Key clients
- Altice International S.à r.l.
- Ansys, Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Ansys, Inc. on the global antitrust aspects of its $35bn acquisition by Synopsys, Inc.