Olivier N. Antoine is a partner in Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Competition Group in the firm's New York office.
Olivier's practice focuses on transactional matters, antitrust regulatory approval, government investigations, and general antitrust counseling, both in the United States and abroad.
Olivier has extensive experience representing corporate clients in difficult merger and antitrust investigations before the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, the European Commission, SAMR, and many other foreign antitrust agencies. In addition, his practice includes civil and criminal antitrust enforcement matters, private antitrust litigation, and compliance and audit counseling.
Olivier has been ranked by clients and peers in Chambers USA since 2013 as a leading lawyer in Antitrust (New York). Olivier has also been recognized by Global Competition Review's Who's Who Legal of Competition Lawyers in New York since 2010 and by Super Lawyers as a top-rated antitrust litigation attorney since 2020.
Olivier has significant experience handling strategic antitrust matters before antitrust agencies overseas. He has defended companies in antitrust and merger investigations in more than thirty jurisdictions outside of the United States, including the European Union, Canada, Germany, France, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Spain, South Africa, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, and the People's Republic of China. The breadth of his international experience includes several protracted Phase II investigations before the European Commission, the South African Competition Commission, SAMR, and Brazilian antitrust authority CADE.
Olivier's work has covered a broad range of industries, including satellite radio, recorded music and music publishing, telecommunications, fixed satellites, television broadcasting, oil and gas, paper and forestry products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, healthcare, food products and food service, bread, spirits, beer, vitamins, textiles, chemicals, fertilizers, sports goods, airlines, automotive and automotive parts, semiconductors, media buying and advertising, brick and mortar and e-distribution, banking, financial services, and private equity.
Before joining Crowell & Moring, Olivier worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, where he was a litigation and antitrust attorney for eight years.
A member of the New York Bar, Olivier is the chair of the International Antitrust and Competition Law Committee of the International Law and Practice (ILP) Section of the New York State Bar Association and also serves as a member of the Steering Group for the International Antitrust Law Committee of the ABA Section of International Law.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
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Chair, International Antitrust and Competition Law Committee, International Law and Practice (ILP) Section, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Steering Group, International Antitrust Law Committee, ABA Section of International Law
Representative Matters
Representative M&A and Joint Venture Experience
- AT&T Inc. in many transactions including the $43 billion spin off Warner Media to Discovery, the $7.8 billion sale of an interest in DirecTV to TPG, the $1.175 billion sale of the Crunchyroll business to Sony, the $108.7 billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc., its $67 billion acquisition of DirecTV, its $1.19 billion acquisition of Leap Wireless, its $944 million acquisition of Centennial Communications, and its attempted $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA Inc.
- Siemens AG in many transactions including the $1.3 billion sale of its Healthcare IT business to Cerner, the sale of its microbiology business to Danaher, and its global collaboration with Varian Medical Systems, and Siemens Healthineers in its $1.1 billion acquisition of Corindus Vascular Robotics.
- A third party foodservice divestiture acquirer in connection with U.S. Foods’s $1.8 billion acquisition of Service Group of America, Inc. and several other matters including Sysco’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Foods.
- United Technologies in connection with its $30 billion acquisition of Rockwell Collins, and its $15.5 billion acquisition of Goodrich.
- TransCanada in its $13 billion acquisition of Columbia Pipeline Group.
- Alcoa in its $2.85 billion acquisition of Firth Rixson.
- Goldman Sachs & Co. in its spinoff of the REDI business.
- Flowers Foods in its $355 million acquisition of the Hostess bread assets.
- DuPont in the $4.9 billion sale of DuPont Paint and Coating business to the Carlyle Group.
- Veolia in the $1.9 billion sale of its waste assets to Highstar Capital.
- Reed Elsevier PLC in its $4.1 billion acquisition of ChoicePoint.
- Sirius Satellite Radio in its $13 billion merger with XM Satellite Radio.
- Travelport in its $1.4 billion acquisition of Worldspan.
- Smithfield Foods in its $810 million acquisition of Premium Standard Foods, and its $367 million acquisition of Farmland Foods.
- PanAmSat in its $3.2 billion sale to Intelsat.
- Adidas AG in its $3.8 billion acquisition of Reebok.
- VNU in the attempted $7 billion acquisition of IMS Health.
- Celanese before the European Commission in its $492 million acquisition of Acetex. (Phase II investigation)
- Grey Global in its $1.7 billion sale to WPP.
- CSL in its $925 million acquisition of the Aventis Behring plasma business.
- Vivendi Universal in its $8.1 billion sale of the Seagram Spirits and Wine business to Diageo and Pernod Ricard.
- Total before the European Commission in its €50 billion acquisition of Elf. (Phase II investigation).
Representative Litigation Experience
- State of New York et al. v. Deutsche Telekom et al, No 1:19-cv-05434 (S.D.N.Y) – Represented AT&T Inc. as a non-party in connection with the New York Attorney General et al. challenge of T-Mobile USA’s proposed $56 billion acquisition of Sprint.
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. v. Kolon Industries, Inc., No. 3.09cv58 (E.D.VA) – Represented E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in trade secret infringement litigation against Kolon Industries, Inc., and related monopolization counterclaim (ED Va). DuPont won a $919.9 million verdict, and the antitrust counterclaim was dismissed with prejudice.
- In re Air Cargo Antitrust Litigation, MDL-1715 (E.D.N.Y.) – Represented a European airline in defending class action claims that air cargo rates were fixed.
- In re Digital Music Antitrust Litigation, No. 06 MD 1780 (S.D.N.Y) – Represented Warner Music Group in connection with DOJ and NYAG investigations regarding the pricing of digital music and in class action claims filed against music companies alleging collusion in digital music pricing.
- In re Methyl-Methacrylate Antitrust Litigation, MDL-1768 (E.D. Pa.) – Represented Lucite Inc. in class actions alleging a conspiracy to fix prices of methyl-methacrylate (MMA) and polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA).
- In re Publication Paper Antitrust Litigation (MDL No. 1631, D. Conn.) – Represented a major pulp and paper producer in a nationwide antitrust action alleging an unlawful conspiracy to fix the price of publication paper.
Insights
Speeches & Presentations
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"The EU's Report on the European Loan Syndication Market and Its Impact on Competition in Credit Markets," LSTA Webinar
(May 1, 2019).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Mergers in the Digital Economy," GCR Live 8th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum, Miami, FL
(February 1, 2019).
Moderator: Olivier Antoine.
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"Antitrust Issues in Syndicated Loan Transactions," Loan Syndications & Trading Association Webinar, New York, NY
(November 8, 2018).
Speakers: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Scott A. Lessne, and Daniel L. Zelenko.
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"Recovering from Your Competitors' or Suppliers' Merger: Achieving Your Goals in Antitrust Agency Merger Reviews," Crowell & Moring Fourth Annual In-House Recovery Conference, Dana Point, CA
(March 8, 2018).
Speakers: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Alexis J. Gilman, and Ryan C. Tisch.
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"Antitrust: Interoperability and Antitrust," GCR Live 6th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum, Miami, FL
(February 4, 2017).
Moderator: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"China’s New Economy and its Impact on Business," U.S.-China Roundtable, New York, NY
(November 2, 2015).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Protectionism and Antitrust—Recent Developments from Antitrust Enforcement in the Americas and China," Fifth Annual Antitrust Enforcement in the Americas Panel, New York, NY
(June 23, 2015).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Update," ABA Antitrust Section Teleconference, sponsored by the Corporate Counseling Committee
(May 2015).
Presenters: Shawn R. Johnson, Chahira Solh, Mary Anne Mason, Sean-Paul Brankin, and Olivier Antoine.
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"Merger: Evidence in Merger Reviews - Handling Customer Views," GCR Live 4th Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum, Miami, FL
(February 6-7, 2015).
Moderator: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Enforcement in the Americas and Consumer Harm: How Does Enforcement Help Consumers?" Fordham Law School, New York, NY
(June 11, 2014).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Joint Ventures, Minority Investments, Assets Acquisitions and Internal Reorganizations," ABA Section of International Law, Chicago, IL
(June 7, 2014).
Speaker: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Career in International Antitrust – Global Opportunities for Young Lawyers," ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Columbia Law School, NY
(April 2014).
Speaker: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Analysis of Global Mergers," Antitrust Law and Policy Class, Fordham Law School
(March 2014).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"In-House Counsel Perspectives on Notifying Complex Mergers in Multiple Jurisdictions," Global Competition Review Live 3rd Annual Law Leader Forum, Miami, FL
(February 2014).
Moderator: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Developments in the European Union," Competition Committee Meeting of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB), Washington, D.C.
(May 2013).
Speaker: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Les dernières évolutions en droit antitrust américain et leurs impacts possibles en Europe," Paris, France
(May 2013).
Speaker: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"China - Inside and Out: Antitrust, Intellectual Property and Other Regulatory Issues for Initiating and Operating Outbound and Inbound," China World Hotel, Beijing
(September 16-17, 2013).
Planning Committee Member: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Analysis of Global Mergers," Antitrust Law and Policy Class, Fordham Law School
(March 21, 2013).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Joint Ventures, Subcontracting and Teaming Agreements – Avoiding Antitrust Risks," Global Competition Review 2nd Annual Antitrust Law Leaders Forum 2013, Miami, Fl
(February 8-9, 2013).
Moderator: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Enforcement in the Americas: Is Big Bad Again? What You Need to Know," Fordham Law School, New York, NY
(January 23, 2013).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Récentes tendances du droit antitrust U.S. et leur impacts possibles en Europe," Paris, France
(June 2012).
Speaker: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Recent Antitrust Enforcement in the Americas: What You Need to Know," Seminar, New York, NY
(January 25, 2012).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Recent Antitrust Enforcement In Latin America: What Every US Company Needs To Know," Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar
(February 24, 2011).
Moderator: Olivier Antoine.
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"Recent Antitrust Enforcement In Latin America: What Every US Company Needs To Know," Crowell & Moring Event, New York, NY
(January 26, 2011).
Moderator: Olivier Antoine.
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"Around The World in 90 Minutes: New Developments in Merger Review," Teleconference, ABA Section of International Law - International Antitrust Law Committee
(February 25, 2010).
Panelist: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Global Antitrust Enforcement: Who Runs the Show? The Revitalization of U.S. Antitrust Enforcement and the Rise and Prominence of Foreign Antitrust Regimes," American Foreign Law Association, New York, NY
(November 18, 2009).
Presenter: Olivier Antoine.
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"China's New Antitrust Law, A Global Perspective", Chinese Business Lawyers Association, New York, NY
(September 10, 2009).
Presenter: Olivier Antoine.
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"Comity in Practice: Resolving Conflicting Notions of Privilege, Privacy, and Jurisdiction in the Era of Global Cartel Enforcement," ABA Section of International Law Spring Meeting, Washington DC
(April 15, 2009).
Panelist: Olivier N. Antoine
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"International Ethics: Legal Privilege vs. Professional Secrecy - Cross-Border Implications," NYSBA's International Law & Practice Section - Seasonal Meeting 2008, Stockholm, Sweden
(September 2008).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"The Industry v. The Pirates: Where Does Free Access End and Piracy Begin?," New York State Bar Association Symposium on Global Internet Piracy
(February 22, 2008).
Presenter: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Redefining 'Superpower': China's Economic and Military Policies and Their Global Impact," New York State Bar Associations Symposium on M&A developments in China
(March 2007).
Panelist: Olivier N. Antoine.
Publications
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"Look Beyond The “Company Town”: Labour Monopsony And 21st-Century Merger Enforcement," Global Competition Review
(December 17, 2021).
Authors: Olivier Antoine, Megan L. Wolf, and Chris Murphy.
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"Competition Compliance," Getting the Deal Through
(March 10, 2020).
Authors: Olivier N. Antoine, Britton D. Davis, and Robert B. McNary.
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"Illumina/PacBio: Killing A Killer Acquisition, Or The Birth Of Nascent Competition Enforcement?" GCR
(January 22, 2020).
Authors: Alexis J. Gilman, Sean-Paul Brankin, Olivier N. Antoine, Evi Mattioli and Eric Ashby.
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"Competition Compliance in the USA," Lexology Getting the Deal Through
(April 18, 2019).
Authors: Britton D. Davis, Olivier N. Antoine, and Robert B. McNary.
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"Antitrust Risks Beyond The Deal: When Merger Investigations Lead To Civil/Criminal Antitrust Charges And Costly Follow-On Litigation," Westlaw Journal White-Collar Crime
(February 15, 2019).
Authors: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, and Holly A. Melton.
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"Competition Compliance," Getting the Deal Through
(July 1, 2018).
Authors: Britton D. Davis, Olivier N. Antoine, and Robert B. McNary.
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"Competition Compliance," Getting the Deal Through
(June 30, 2017).
Authors: Britton D. Davis, Olivier N. Antoine, and Robert B. McNary.
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"DOJ, FTC Get Tougher On Remedies: Can Your Deal Be Fixed?" Law360
(June 8, 2016).
Authors: Olivier N. Antoine and Jordan Ludwig.
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"Don't Hold Back: The FTC Attacks Endo for Agreeing to Delay Launch of an Authorized Generic," Bloomberg BNA's Pharmaceutical Law & Industry Report
(May 13, 2016).
Authors: Keith J. Harrison, James K. Stronski, Olivier N. Antoine, Astor Heaven, and Anne Elise Herold Li.
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"2015 Antitrust M&A Year in Review," Crowell & Moring LLP
(January 2016).
Co-Authors: Wm. Randolph Smith, Olivier N. Antoine, Sean-Paul Brankin, Dr. Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, Thomas De Meese, Shawn R. Johnson, Lisa Kimmel, Arthur N. Lerner, Mary Anne Mason, Joseph M. Miller, Jeane A. Thomas, Ryan C. Tisch, and Michael G. Van Arsdall.
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"ONC Releases Report to Congress on Health Information Blocking," Crowell & Moring's Health Law Blog
(April 15, 2015).
Authors: Olivier N. Antoine and Konstantin Medvedovsky.
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"Mergers & Acquisitions: Understanding the Antitrust Issues," American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, 4th ed.
(September 2014).
Co-Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Corporate Governance and Merger Control: How Control Rights Affect Merger Control Requirements," NTSBA Inside, Vol. 27, No. 3
(Winter 2009).
Co-Authors: Olivier N. Antoine, Michael Koebele and Hazel Yin.
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"Chinese Enforcement Evolves: Taking Stock Nine Months After the Anti-monopoly Law Became Effective," The New York Law Journal
(May 11, 2009).
Co-Authors: Olivier N. Antoine and Jonathan Z. Zhou, partner and founding member of Fangda Partners.
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"Intellectual Property & Antitrust 2009 - USA," Getting the Deal Through - Global Competition Review
(2008).
Co-Authors: Robert A. Lipstein, Jeffrey Blumenfeld, Olivier N. Antoine and Timothy Carson.
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"Cartel Regulation, Getting the fine down in 29 jurisdictions worldwide," Law Business Research/Global Competition Review
(2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
Co-Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Antitrust Developments in the Media and Entertainment Industries," Global Competition Review
(2007).
Co-Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Leniency Regimes: Jurisdictional Comparisons," Second Edition, European Lawyer
(2007).
Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"European Court Annuls the EC's decision approving the Sony/BMG joint venture," The M&A Lawyer, Volume 10, No 8, 7
(July/August 2006).
Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"International Merger Control, Mergers & Acquisitions in 30 Jurisdictions Worldwide, Getting the Deal Through," Law Business Research Ltd/Global Competition Review
(2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).
Co-Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Leniency Regimes: Jurisdictional Comparisons," European Lawyer
(2005).
Managing editor: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Two Comments: Is 'Fast Track' Judicial Review Fast Enough? Are There, Based on the U.S. Experience, Land Mines in the Modernization Proposal?" Fordham Corporate Law Institute, 115
(2002).
Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards," Dispute Resolution Journal
(1999).
Author: Olivier N. Antoine.
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"Competition Law of the European Community," Korah Ed. First Edition, Matthew Bender
(1999).
Contributor: Olivier N. Antoine.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Russian Executive Order Restricts Transactions in Shares of Russian LLCs by Shareholders From “Unfriendly” Countries,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 2, 2022).
Contacts: Jennifer J. Kafcas, Charles Wakiwaka, Olivier N. Antoine, Peter Broadhurst
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"Justice Department Goes on the Offensive Against Board Interlocks,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 21, 2022).
Contacts: Shawn R. Johnson, Megan L. Wolf, Olivier N. Antoine, Richard Stella, Allison Fleming
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"Senate Revises Antitrust Bill Aimed at Curbing Self-Preferential Conduct by Online Platforms,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 9, 2022).
Contacts: Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Olivier N. Antoine, Richard Stella, Shawn R. Johnson, Jessica Franzetti
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"Progressives Stake Out Aggressive Position in New Merger Legislation,"
Antitrust Law 'In The News'
(March 21, 2022).
Contacts: Drake Morgan, Shira Liu, Rachel Lesser, Olivier N. Antoine, Alexis J. Gilman, Shawn R. Johnson, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E
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"DOJ and FTC Launch Process to Revise Merger Guidelines,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 20, 2022).
Contacts: Aryeh Mellman, Andrew I. Gavil, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Shawn R. Johnson, Alexis J. Gilman, Olivier N. Antoine
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"FTC v. Facebook: Court Denies Facebook’s Motion to Dismiss, Allowing Discovery to Proceed in FTC’s Monopolization Case,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 18, 2022).
Contacts: Shira Liu, Eric Fanchiang, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Andrew I. Gavil, Olivier N. Antoine
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"FTC Plans to Impose Prior Approval Requirements for Future Transactions,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 27, 2021).
Contacts: Shawn R. Johnson, Olivier N. Antoine, Alexis J. Gilman, Connor Ahearn, Kate M. Watkins
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"More Changes to Merger Review at the FTC – Parties Should Expect a “More Rigorous” Second Request Process,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 29, 2021).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Olivier N. Antoine, Megan L. Wolf, Shawn R. Johnson, Ryan C. Tisch, Richard Stella
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"While Federal Antitrust Reform Legislation Slowly Moves Along, States May Chart Their Own Course,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 15, 2021).
Contacts: Shira Liu, Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Andrew I. Gavil
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"Illumina/Grail – FTC’s First Vertical Merger Challenge in Decades,"
Administrative Law Alert
(April 5, 2021).
Contacts: Connor Ahearn, Alexis J. Gilman, Karel Bourgeois, Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Rosa M. Morales
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"A Harder Pill to Swallow? International Working Group Aims to Enhance Pharmaceutical-Merger Reviews,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 19, 2021).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Olivier N. Antoine, Alexis Victoria DeBernardis, Kate M. Watkins
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"On the Rocks No More: FTC Approves $1 Billion Deal Between Low-Price Liquor Rivals With Unusual Remedy,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 7, 2021).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Olivier N. Antoine, Kate M. Watkins
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"A Partisan Tale: The FTC's Vertical Merger Enforcement Commentary,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 6, 2021).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Angel Prado, Olivier N. Antoine, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"China Issues Rules Governing National Security Reviews of Foreign Investment,"
(December 23, 2020).
Contacts: Olivier N. Antoine, Caroline E. Brown, Evan Y. Chuck, Aurora Zhang, Zhongdong Zhang
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"Antitrust Agencies Launch Vertical Merger Guidelines, Still Fall Flat with Two FTC Commissioners,"
Regulatory Alert
(July 1, 2020).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Shawn R. Johnson, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"DOJ Puts Antitrust Compliance Programs in the Spotlight,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 16, 2019).
Contacts: Daniel L. Zelenko, Megan L. Wolf, Olivier N. Antoine, Thomas De Meese, Kate M. Watkins
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"Cartel Enforcement Update: DOJ Antitrust Fines Appear To Be on the Rise Again,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 31, 2019).
Contacts: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Daniel L. Zelenko
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"Antitrust Risks Beyond the Deal: When Merger Investigations Lead to Civil/Criminal Antitrust Charges and Costly Follow-On Litigation,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(January 14, 2019).
Contacts: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Holly A. Melton
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"On The Ropes: Recent Criminal Trials Expose Challenges That DOJ Antitrust Division Faces In Court,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 8, 2018).
Contacts: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Daniel L. Zelenko
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"Consummated-Merger Challenge by Private Party Results in First Ever Divestiture,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(October 15, 2018).
Contacts: Alexis J. Gilman, Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Shawn R. Johnson, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"Reform of DOJ’s Merger-Review Process: AAG Delrahim Announces Changes Aiming to Complete Most Merger Investigations Within Six Months,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(September 27, 2018).
Contacts: Olivier N. Antoine, Juan A. Arteaga, Alexis J. Gilman, Shawn R. Johnson, Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Ryan C. Tisch
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"The Month in International Trade – June 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(July 10, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Edward Goetz, John B. Brew, Michelle J. Linderman, David (Dj) Wolff, Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine
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"Supreme Court Limits Foreign Law Defenses For Non-U.S. Companies Sued For Antitrust Cartel Violations,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(June 28, 2018).
Contacts: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine
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"DOJ Names New Head Criminal Antitrust Enforcer,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 17, 2018).
Contacts: Juan A. Arteaga, Olivier N. Antoine, Daniel L. Zelenko
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"Don’t Hold Back: The FTC Attacks Endo for Agreeing to Delay Launch of an Authorized Generic,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 31, 2016).
Contacts: Keith J. Harrison, James K. Stronski, Olivier N. Antoine, Astor Heaven, Anne Elise Herold Li
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"Qualcomm's $975 Million China Settlement: Is NDRC Righting Antitrust Wrongs, or Building Industrial Policy?,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(February 13, 2015).
Contacts: Mark A. Klapow, Robert A. Lipstein, Olivier N. Antoine
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"Merger Control in the Americas: Increased Convergence or Increased Scrutiny?,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 24, 2012).
Contact: Olivier N. Antoine
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"Mandatory Indian Merger Control: What You Need to Know,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 15, 2011).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Olivier N. Antoine
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"Privilege does not extend to in-house or foreign lawyers in EU antitrust cases says Advocate General of European Court of Justice,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(May 3, 2010).
Contacts: Robert A. Lipstein, Olivier N. Antoine
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"Hedge Funds and Antitrust Compliance: Antitrust Division Investigates Hedge Funds Shorting Euro,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(March 5, 2010).
Contacts: Daniel L. Zelenko, Olivier N. Antoine
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"Joaquin Almunia Appointed EC Competition Commissioner,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(December 1, 2009).
Contact: Olivier N. Antoine
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"European Commission Closes Qualcomm Investigation,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(November 24, 2009).
Contact: Olivier N. Antoine
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"European Court Issues Landmark Judgment on Mergers in Concentrated Markets,"
Antitrust Law Alert
(July 11, 2008).
Contact: Olivier N. Antoine
Press Coverage
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Killing A Killer Acquisition, Or The Birth Of Nascent Competition Enforcement?
January 22, 2020 — Global Competition Review
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Daily Dicta: Get Ready for the Next Antitrust Mega-Fight (Hint: It Doesn’t Involve DOJ)
July 30, 2019 — The American Lawyer
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EU Takes Cautious Antitrust Approach To Loan Syndication
April 25, 2019 — Law360
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CFIUS OKs TransCanada's $13B Columbia Pipeline Buy
May 16, 2016 — Law360
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New York’s Competition Bar
April 19, 2016 — Global Competition Review
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TransCanada to Pay $13B for Columbia Pipeline Group
March 17, 2016 — Law360
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GCR 100 – 15th Edition
December 2014 — Global Competition Review
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Cerner Buys Siemens Health Services Unit for $1.3 Billion
August 6, 2014 — The American Lawyer
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Bazaarvoice Trial Will Test Antitrust Question For Done Deals
September 19, 2013 — Competition and Mergers & Acquisitions Law360
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Four Firms Advising as Twinkies Hit the Auction Block
January 31, 2013 — The American Lawyer
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Trio of Am Law Firms Advising as Bankrupt Hostess Taps Buyer for Brands
January 14, 2013 — The American Lawyer
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EC Win In Merger Fine Case Puts Companies On Notice
December 12, 2012 — Competition Law360
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Under Obama, Agencies Fight Mergers With Sharpened Teeth
October 22, 2012 — Law360
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Latham, Skadden Put Finishing Touches on Carlyle's $4.9 Billion DuPont Auto Paint Deal
August 30, 2012 — The American Lawyer
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US, Canada and Mexico Officials Meet in New York
December 21, 2011 — Global Competition Review
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Novellus/LAM: MOFCOM to Determine Regulatory Timing, Industry Sources Say
December 16, 2011 — Financial Times/Deal Reporter North America
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Kirkland, A&O, Others Lead on Legal, Business Media Deals
September 27, 2011 — The American Lawyer
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Big Deals
June 1, 2011 — The American Lawyer
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Budget Woes Delay Brazil's Antitrust Reform
April 11, 2011 — Competition and Corporate Finance Law360
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Five Firms Get Call for AT&T/T-Mobile Antitrust, Regulatory Work
March 21, 2011 — The American Lawyer
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E.U. and U.S. antitrust leaders call for cooperation
September 25, 2009 — Global Competition Review
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Ticketmaster and Live Nation: Obama's Antitrust Test
June 9, 2009 — Time Magazine
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West-coast Firms Line Up for Tickets Deal
February 12, 2009 — Global Competition Review
Firm News & Announcements
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June 1, 2022 |
Chambers USA 2022 Ranks 70 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 37 Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
December 16, 2021 |
Global Competition Review Once Again Recognizes Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust & Competition Group in "GCR 100" |
December 14, 2021 |
DEAL NOTE: Crowell & Moring Advises Kymco Capital and Kwang Yang Motor Co. in First Publicly Traded EV Motorcycle Company in U.S., Valued at $1.77 Billion |
May 20, 2021 |
Chambers USA 2021 Ranks 63 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 30 Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
December 18, 2020 |
Global Competition Review Ranks Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust & Competition Group in "GCR 100" |
April 23, 2020 |
Chambers USA 2020 Ranks 53 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 21 Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
February 13, 2020 |
Global Competition Review Lists Crowell & Moring’s Antitrust Group as "Highly Recommended" in 20th Annual "GCR 100" |
December 9, 2019 |
Crowell & Moring Launches Procurement Collusion Strike Force Response Team |
June 6, 2019 |
Crowell & Moring Hosts EU Competition Issues in Global Context |
April 29, 2019 |
Chambers USA 2019 Ranks 53 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 21 Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
February 22, 2019 |
Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group Listed as "Highly Recommended" in Global Competition Review's 19th Annual "GCR 100" |
May 9, 2018 |
Chambers USA 2018 Ranks 52 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 24 Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
May 26, 2017 |
Chambers USA 2017 Ranks 53 Crowell & Moring Lawyers and 23 Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
May 27, 2016 |
Chambers USA Ranks 56 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 19 Leading Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
January 4, 2016 |
Crowell & Moring Elects Nine New Partners and Promotes 15 Associates to Counsel |
July 21, 2015 |
Deal Note: Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group Advises AT&T on Acquisition of DIRECTV, DOJ Will Not Challenge Acquisition |
May 19, 2015 |
Chambers USA Ranks 53 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 20 Leading Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
January 22, 2015 |
Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review's 15th Edition "GCR 100" |
October 17, 2014 |
Deal Note: Crowell & Moring Client Signature Holdings to Acquire World’s Largest Independent Aluminum Recycler |
May 23, 2014 |
Chambers USA Ranks 51 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 19 Leading Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
November 14, 2013 |
Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review's 14th Edition "GCR 100" in D.C. and New York |
May 24, 2013 |
Chambers USA Ranks 45 Crowell & Moring Attorneys and 19 Leading Practice Areas Among Best in U.S. |
April 23, 2013 |
Deal Note: Crowell & Moring Advises on H.I.G.'s Acquisition of Pegasus Financial Services |
December 3, 2012 |
Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review's 13th Edition "GCR 100" in D.C. and New York |
February 1, 2012 |
Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review's "GCR 100" and "New York's Finest" Special Reports |
June 9, 2011 |
Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured in Global Competition Review’s "GCR 100" and "U.S. Government Antitrust" Surveys |
June 1, 2011 |
28 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2011 |
July 1, 2010 |
28 Crowell & Moring Lawyers Recognized by The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2010 |
February 3, 2010 |
New York State Bar Association Names 19 Crowell & Moring Attorneys As “Empire State Counsel” For Outstanding Pro Bono Efforts |
February 1, 2010 |
Crowell & Moring Antitrust Group Featured In Global Competition Review's Annual "GCR 100" List |
September 3, 2008 |
Antitrust Lawyer Olivier N. Antoine Joins Crowell & Moring's New York Office |