Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s antitrust and competition team works with a stellar roster of global corporates and private equity sponsors on a range of complex and high-stakes competition law matters. The group regularly handles multijurisdictional merger control filings, coordinating approvals across the US, EU, and national European authorities. Practice head Timothy McIver regularly guides clients through far-reaching EU and UK investigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is lean, focused and organised. The leadership is strong - Tim McIver and Anne-Mette Heemsworth are really on top of everything, while leveraging strong junior lawyers.'
- ‘Tim McIver is an outstanding lawyer and an excellent leader. He's smart, cool and confident; knows what he's doing without throwing his weight around.'
- ‘The D&P team operates seamlessly and is extremely transparent about how best to approach competition and regulatory issues that arise in global operations. They are very knowledgeable and provide detailed, practical advice in a manner that is very easy to understand.'
- ‘Anne-Mette Heemsoth is the attorney I work with the most at D&P on these matters. Mette is extremely knowledgeable and, more importantly, pleasant to work with.'
- ‘They are a highly efficient team that cover all the bases. They have in-depth technical knowledge, an ability to coordinate seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions, great communication and a practical approach that makes them very easy to work with.'
- ‘Tim McIver stands out for his experience, his quick analysis, unflappable nature and ability to remain cool under pressure.'
Key clients
- Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
- DAZN
- Konica Minolta
- Mitsui
- Multi-Color Corporation
- New York Life
- Pactiv Evergreen
- Prudential Financial
- Schneider Electric
- Stone Point Capital
Work highlights
Advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on securing EU and global merger control and FDI approvals for its acquisition and take private of Exclusive Networks.
Advising Stone Point Capital on the merger control and FDI aspects of its investment in Ardonagh Group.
Advising DAZN on securing merger control and FDI approvals in respect of its acquisition of Foxtel Group.
Practice head
Timothy McIver
Other key lawyers
Anne-Mette Heemsoth