North America - United States • Antitrust
Alston & Bird LLP
Well-regarded for its ability to provide ‘thoughtful, commercial antitrust analysis’, the team at Alston & Bird LLP handles merger review processes for a diverse roster of clients hailing from the worlds of telecoms, private equity, and manufacturing. Spread across Washington DC, Atlanta and San Francisco, the team is equipped to assist with international pre-merger notifications, helping clients navigate numerous jurisdictions. ’Consummate team player’ Adam Biegel co-leads the team alongside Atlanta’s Matthew Kent and San Francisco’s Teresa Bonder. John Snyder is noted for his experience before the DOJ, FTC, and state attorneys general. Unless otherwise stated, attorneys are based in Washington DC.
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Testimonials
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- 'I refer business to Alston & Bird because I think Adam Biegel and his team punch considerably above their weight when it comes to providing thoughtful, commercial antitrust analysis and engaging with clients on difficult matters. They work efficiently and effectively and I can easily put them in front of my own clients without concern that they will not impress the client team.'
- 'Adam Biegel does not over-lawyer a matter: he gets right to the core of the issue and focuses on what needs to be done, without ego and with no territorial instincts. He is a consummate team player.'
Work highlights
- Represented LHC Group in the sale of its outstanding common stock to Optum Health, a diversified health services company, for approximately $5.4 billion.
- Represented Veritiv Corp. in its $2.3 billion sale to Clayton Dubilier.
- Represented Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. in its $1.5 billion acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations, a leading vacation ownership company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adam Biegel, Matthew Kent, Teresa Bonder