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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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With a proven track of successfully representing private equity investors, public companies and financial institutions involved in challenging and complex antitrust matters, the team at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP collaborates seamlessly with the firm’s corporate and litigation practices, offering comprehensive global coverage from its offices in the US and Europe. The firm combines a steady deal flow with involvement in high-profile, contentious merger clearances across various industries. Washington DC-based antitrust chair Bernard Nigro , formerly FTC Deputy Director and Principal Assistant Deputy Attorney General at the Antitrust Division, serves clients across the tech, financial services, healthcare and energy sectors. Aleksandr Livshits is noted for his work on cross-border matters. Practitioners mentioned are based in New York unless otherwise stated. Nathaniel Asker departed the team in March 2025.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Fried Frank antitrust team is incredibly knowledgeable about the market and they know how to execute deals and support FTC and DOJ review in the most beneficial and efficient way. They are incredible on top of every detail and make sure that we put our best foot forward for every regulator. Their advice, hard work, deliverables, and responsiveness are the best in the market.’

  • ‘Tobias Caspary, Aleks Livshits and Barry Nigro are so knowledgeable, thorough and an absolute joy to work with.’

  • ‘This practice group has very deep expertise and experience. They also provide practical solutions and understand our business.’

  • ‘I work primarily with Barry Nigro, Jr. He has deep expertise and provides very practical advice. He's user-friendly - very available and provides advice that non-lawyers can understand.'

Key clients

  • AEA Investors LP
  • COMBE, Inc.
  • Compass Datacenters LLC
  • Grindrod Shipping Holdings
  • Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
  • Ping Identity
  • RedBird Capital Partners
  • Standard General L.P.
  • Thoma Bravo, LP
  • Yellow Wood Partners LLC

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bernard Nigro

Other key lawyers

Aleksandr Livshits, Tobias Caspary