Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s merger control practice is anchored in a litigation-led model, with antitrust litigators handling the full run of merger analysis, HSR filings, second requests and any resulting court challenges. The practice is jointly steered by Ted Hassi, who advises major corporates on merger review and wider competition risk, and New York-based Michael Schaper, who is a key contact for clients in the media space. Tim Cornell advises corporates and private equity sponsors on complex merger reviews and antitrust litigation, while Leah Martin brings trial experience to matters spanning merger clearance and civil and criminal antitrust investigations before the US agencies. All attorneys based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team was very helpful throughout multiple Merger control filings this year. Their depth of knowledge is extremely impressive and was always available whenever our internal team had any questions. They were key to finalizing the filings!’
- ‘Tim McIver: Great team lead and was very knowledgeable throughout all of our processes, he was a key to the Debevoise team.'
- 'Leah Martin is an up and comer. Her advice is very practical and she is high energy. Ted Hassi is a world class trial attorney. He is very easy to work with and a team player.'
- 'They have a unique niche area of their practice in representing retail clients in litigation with the FTC.'
Key clients
- Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- Kelso & Co.
- Cornerstone Building Brands
- StanCorp Financial
- S&S Activewear
Work highlights
Advising Albertsons in the FTC’s, Colorado Attorney General’s, and Washington Attorney General’s challenges to its merger with Kroger.
Advising Kelso & Company and its portfolio company, BradyIFS, in the merger of BradyIFS and Envoy Solutions, which includes a new strategic and financial partnership with Warburg Pincus and its affiliate funds.
Assisting S&S Activewear, a tech-enabled provider of apparel and accessories, and its majority owner Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, in S&S Activewear’s acquisition of alphabroder, distributor of trade, retail, apparel brands and branded products.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ted Hassi; Michael Schaper
Other key lawyers
Leah Martin; Tim Cornell; Erica Weisgerber; Tim Mclver