Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP handles a steady flow of HSR filings for major international businesses and private equity investors while providing standout work on contentious merger-related investigations and litigation brought by the DOJ and FTC, as well as international antitrust enforcers. The team has broad sector expertise, with notable involvements in the financial services, consumer goods, pharma, and telecoms sectors, advising major international names in these industries. New York-based co-chair Michael Schaper continues to advise clients on complex transactions and government challenges, while co-chair Ted Hassi is an expert in obtaining merger clearances in transactions reviewed by the U.S. antitrust agencies. Erica Weisgerber, based in New York, specialises in financial services antitrust issues, and lead associate Leah Martin is noted for her work on complex merger investigations and obtaining merger clearances for top clients. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.