Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP continues to advise leading big tech clients across the full spectrum of competition law matters. The practice is frequently engaged at the intersection of competition and national security, particularly in light of the NSI Act and mandatory notification regimes in sensitive sectors such as AI, communications, data, and energy. Practice head Jenine Hulsmann is noted for her capabilities in CMA Phase 2 merger clearance processes. Niklas Maydell, who divides his time between London and Brussels, is currently acting on Boeing’s high-profile acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
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- ‘Weil Gotshal's exceptional guidance on merger control issues makes them my go-to firm for complex transactions in the UK. Their excellent legal knowledge, experience of UK process and strong commercial acumen ensures a smooth and successful process.’
‘Jenine Hulsmann is an exceptional merger control lawyer. She is highly commercial and skilled at applying the law to client needs. She is also an excellent communicator and is well respected by senior managers within my business as much as by external regulatory stakeholders.’
'The team has extensive experience both in behavioural and in complex merger control matters. They are responsive, commercial, and able to look around corners to anticipate issues before they arise.'
'Jenine is a brilliant legal mind with deep experience and is able to provide timely commercial advice.'
'Niklas Maydell provides excellent client service and connects well with business people.'
Key clients
- Boeing
- Vitol
- ChampionX
- Professional Tennis Players Association
- Microsoft
- Barclay Family Office
- Virgin Media O2
- Lone Star
- Brookfield
Work highlights
Advised Microsoft on the CMA investigation into its high-profile partnership with OpenAI.
Advised Boeing on the antitrust aspects of its acquisition of a key supplier, Spirit AeroSystems.
Advised Virgin Media O2 on the antitrust aspects of the €17.5 billion high-profile joint venture between Vodafone and Three UK.
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Practice head
Jenine Hulsmann
Other key lawyers
Niklas Maydell; Neil Rigby; Nafees Saeed; Megan Granger; Lucy Chambers; Chris Chapman; Annagiulia Zanazzo