Lauded as a ‘go-to choice’ for a host of major corporates, the antitrust team at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, described as ’stacked with immense talent at all levels’ excels in high-stakes merger clearance and regulatory investigations, leveraging deep agency experience. The practice is routinely engaged by a host of blue-chip clients, entrusted with advising on a steady stream of complex and market-leading transactions. A mix of public companies and private equity funds turn to Aidan Synnott for his ability to handle complex merger clearances, while Joshua Soven is noted for his expertise in regulated industry antitrust issues, with a particular focus on the healthcare and tech sectors. The practice has continued to bolster its contentious antitrust expertise with the arrival of Scott Sher as a co-chair from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Additionally, both Staci Yablon and Robert Sperling, based in New York, joined from Winston & Strawn LLP. Practitioners are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated. Andrew Finch left the firm in early 2025.
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‘I work very closely with the Antitrust/Regulatory practice at Paul Weiss, led by a partner named Scott Sher, who I followed upon his move over from WSGR. Scott is the epitome of what company-side lawyers look for in outside counsel - brilliant and able to communicate complex concepts in understandable, digestible terms, and incredibly responsive. The competitive edge for PW and Scott are these traits.'
‘We rely on the Paul, Weiss antitrust team for our most challenging mergers and litigations. They are a go-to choice for many big-name clients who value their commercial awareness, responsiveness and impeccable work product. I have seen their capabilities first-hand. The team is stacked with immense talent at all levels and we were thrilled when Scott Sher joined them last year.'
‘Scott has been our trusted adviser on our most pressing antitrust issues for a long time and he always delivers sound and strategic advice on our merger matters. We are looking forward to working more closely with the Paul, Weiss antitrust practice with Scott on board.’
‘Scott Sher is one of the best lawyers with whom I have worked and an absolute expert in the antitrust field. He has a down-to-earth approach to his work and is extremely balanced with legal risk vs business practices. He is always available for questions and has a solid network of references. His work product is strong and he always responds quickly. I cannot recommend Scott enough.’
Key clients
- Atrium Health
- Blackford Capital
- Clearlake Capital Group
- Continental Grain Company
- Crestview Partners
- ForgeRock
- Francisco Partners
- HEICO Corporation
- KPS Capital Partners
- MGM Holdings
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Joshua Soven
Practice head
Scott Sher
Other key lawyers
Joshua Soven; Ted Wells; Kenneth Gallo; Brad Karp; Brette Tannenbaum; Katherine Forrest; Scott Sher; Staci Yablon; Robert Sperling: Aidan Synnott