White & Case LLP is a leading player on the merger control aspects of high-profile M&A transactions. Practice co-chair Marc Israel is a recognised authority in the field, with extensive experience across both contentious and non-contentious competition matters. The team has been further strengthened by the arrival of co-chair Euan Burrows from Ashurst, who brings deep expertise in competition law, state aid, and public procurement. Michael Engel is also highly regarded for his work on complex cross-border mandates.
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- 'One of the best teams in the City and our go-to experts in the UK.'
- 'Very knowledgeable and efficient team.'
- 'Michael Engel is one of the best, he is very knowledgeable, extremely client and service oriented, and on top of that very calm and nice.'
- ‘Marc Israel is very knowledgeable and pragmatic. He thinks strategically.’
- ‘White and Case London can make use of professionals across its European network to ensure a sufficiently large and experienced team.'
- ‘Marc Israel is a standout in his client care.'
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Practice head
Marc Israel; Euan Burrows
Other key lawyers
Kate Kelliher; Michael Engel