Regularly taking on complex, cross-border transactions, the Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP antitrust team leverages the private and public sector expertise of its team to advise clients on their high value merger projects. Its work securing antitrust clearing for The Home Depot’s $18.25bn acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc. is particularly notable. Brianne Kucerik co-chairs the firm’s Washington DC-based US antitrust practice, with experience supporting clients in industries from pharmaceuticals to aggregates. Co-chair Michael Moiseyev has longstanding experience at the FTC, now advising a range of high profile clients in their large, complex deals. Jeffrey Perry, co-chair, also brings FTC experience to his work gaining clearance for deals facing significant scrutiny. Jeff White represents clients in multi-national M&A transactions, in addition to defending clients in high-stakes antitrust litigation. The technology, retail, and energy sectors are areas of expertise for Megan Granger, who regularly conducts advocacy before both US and international agencies: also a strength for Elizabeth Ross. The team was bolstered in September 2024 by the addition of Jasmine Rosner, formerly of Amazon, and Mark Seidman, former head of the FTC Mergers IV Division.
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Key clients
- Home Depot
- Cedar Fair
- Johnson & Johnson
- TPG, Inc.
- Sanofi
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Microsoft
- Sunoco
- Astorg Partners
- John Wiley
Work highlights
- Successfully secured antitrust clearance for The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, in its $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution Inc.
- Represented Cedar Fair in its $8 billion merger with Six Flags Entertainment.
- Represented Johnson & Johnson in its successful ~$13.1 billion acquisition of Shockwave Medical Inc. and in its $1.7 billion acquisition of V-Wave.
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.
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
Brianne Kucerik; Michael Moiseyev; Jeffrey Perry
Other key lawyers
Jeff White; John Scribner; Megan Granger; Elizabeth Ross