Leveraging its 'terrific quality both at partner and associate level', Baker Botts L.L.P. handles a diverse workload which spans high-stakes transactions; competition litigation, including class actions; and cartel and abuse of dominance investigations. Acting both as Brussels office head and global antitrust practice co-chair, Catriona Hatton is noted for her extensive experience advising on both EU and national merger control issues. In March 2023, the promotion of Adam Dawson further strengthened the partner bench.
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‘Terrific quality both at partner and associate level. Practical approach.’
‘The team is creative, they think outside the box, and are attuned to our needs. They really listen to us and tailor advice accordingly.’
‘Paul Lugard is extremely experienced and has an unparalled knowledge of global competition law policy and regulations, particularly in the MENA region.’
Key clients
- Celanese Corporation
- AP Moller Holding
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen and EUKOR Car Carriers
- DFDS
- Caterpillar
- Akamai Technologies
- World Shipping Council
- Seadrill Limited
- Ryanair
- Liberty Media
- Nord Pool
- Carlsberg
- CCIA – Computer and Communications Association
Work highlights
- Advising Celanese on global strategy and filings across multiple jurisdictions including the EU, UK, US, China, Brazil, Turkey and Mexico for the acquisition of DuPont’s mobility and materials business.
- Representing Wallenius Wilhelmsen and EUKOR in a proposed class action brought by Mark McLaren Class Representative and in a damages claim brought by Jaguar Land Rover.
- Representing the World Shipping Council in parallel reviews of the block exemption for shipping consortia by the European Commission and UK CMA.
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Catriona Hatton