Merger Litigation

Although few transactions are actually challenged in litigation, Baker & McKenzie lawyers have substantial experience in defending against merger challenges by the antitrust agencies. With the use of experienced economists, we have been successful in defeating most challenges by establishing an appropriate relevant market and procompetitive benefits from the transaction. Over the years we have found that this litigation experience is of significant value in counseling our clients and in discussions with the agencies prelitigation. We are better able to assess the litigation risks for our clients at a time when our advice is critical.