Winston Taylor‘s merger control practice works closely with the firm’s M&A team to guide clients through U.S. and cross-border merger reviews, HSR filings, and antitrust investigations arising out of transactions. The practice is co-led by New York-based Richard Falek, who frequently leads complex domestic and multinational deals, and Chicago-based Conor Reidy. Also in Chicago is Kevin Goldstein, a key contact for transactions involving Japan.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice's key strength is its deep understanding of Japanese corporate culture and business practices. The team analyzes matters from the perspective of its clients, particularly Japanese companies, and provides advice closely aligned with their commercial realities.'
- 'Kevin Goldstein stands out for his deep understanding of Japanese business practices and the practical realities faced by Japanese companies. We have worked with him on several U.S. antitrust filing matters, where he consistently provided pragmatic, actionable advice. His ability to bridge Japanese client expectations with U.S. regulatory requirements has been particularly valuable and differentiates him from competitors.’
Key clients
- Amphenol Corporation
- Anuvu Corporation
- Arbor Investments
- The Boler Company
- California State Teachers' Retirement Fund (CalSTRS)
- Catholic Medical Center
- Chart Industries, Inc.
- Chuy’s Holdings
- Court Square Capital Partners
- Echo Lake Foods, Inc.
- GenX Capital Partners
- GHOST Lifestyle
Work highlights
Represented repeat client Catholic Medical Center in obtaining antitrust approvals for the acquisition by HCA Healthcare.
Representing Chart Industries, Inc. in connection with its definitive agreement to be acquired by Baker Hughes Company for US$13.6B.
Representing Amphenol Corporation in its definitive agreement to acquire Trexon for US$1B.
Practice head
Richard Falek; Conor Reidy
Other key lawyers
Kevin Goldstein