Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP fields a well-established merger control practice across New York, Washington DC and San Francisco, advising corporates and private equity sponsors on transactions that draw close scrutiny from US enforcers. On large-cap deals, the team is a regular fixture, helping steer transactions through clearance while navigating enforcement risk and potential challenges. Leading the team is Scott Sher, who advises on high-value merger reviews across the life sciences, technology and retail sectors. Aidan Synott is frequently instructed by public companies and private equity funds on merger review strategy, while Eyitayo St. Matthew-Daniel advises multinational clients on merger reviews and contentious investigations, drawing on prior DOJ Antitrust Division experience to handle matters before US and international competition authorities. David Higbee and Benjamin Gris, who both joined from A&O Shearman, advise on merger reviews and antitrust investigations before the DOJ and FTC, with experience spanning sectors including defence, energy, financial services and technology. Jesse Solomon, who joined from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, advises clients on securing U.S. and global competition clearances for transactions across the life sciences, healthcare, media and industrials sectors. Andrew Finch and Joshua Soven have left the firm. All mentioned attorneys based in Washington DC.