Lauded for its combination of ‘technical chops’ and ’deep insight into how the DOJ/FTC work’, the antitrust practice group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP spans its New York, Washington DC, and San Francisco offices and regularly takes on merger control mandates for major corporations and private equity firms. This strength is exemplified by its work for Endeavor Energy in its $26bn merger with Diamondback Energy: the energy and resources sector is an area of expertise for the team, along with the technology and healthcare industries. Scott Sher leads the practice, taking a ‘practical, strategic approach to legal considerations and risk mitigation’ from early stages risk analysis to deal closure. Joshua Soven focuses his practice on government antitrust investigations, antitrust litigation, and competition counselling, regularly representing clients before the Department of Justice, the FTC, and federal courts. Public companies and private equity funds regularly seek out Aidan Synott, and for multinationals, Eyitayo St Matthew-Daniel is a go-to. The team was strengthened in May 2024 by the addition of Nicole Kar, formerly of Linklaters LLP. Andrew Finch departed the firm in January 2025. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.
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‘We receive outstanding service from Paul Weiss' team.’
‘The caliber of their work, and the efficiency of their lawyers, who deliver precise, actionable guidance.’
‘Paul Weiss has done great antitrust work on high-stakes deals for our company. They have the technical chops but also deep insight into how the DOJ/FTC work and advise us on the likely outcomes of our interactions with the government. ’
‘Scott Sher has a deep understanding of our business and the industry we play in, which is important in my book. Many lawyers can spit out the black letter law, but it's great when they are able to inform their advice with knowledge of our business, just like Scott does. Scott is also very responsive, which is important when doing M&A deals.’
‘Deep levels of expertise in relevant industries; quality work product; full service capabilities.'
‘Scott Sher is one of the best antitrust counsels around; very business oriented, understands your business and its needs, has a practical, strategic approach to legal considerations and risk mitigation; always available with super quick responses.'
Key clients
- AlphaSense, Inc.
- Amedisys
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Collectors Universe
- Continental Grain Company
- Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
- Endeavor Energy Resources
- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
- Francisco Partners
- Frontier Communications
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; Aidan Synnott; Eyitayo St Matthew-Daniel