In M&A transactions, early involvement of antitrust counsel is essential to avoid unnecessary expense, delay and antitrust risks. Failure to involve antitrust counsel early on in the process may not only jeopardize the parties’ ability to obtain antitrust clearance, but it can also give rise to potential exposure for independent antitrust violations and deal risk. This article discusses five avoidable antitrust pitfalls to keep in mind early in any transaction planning process.
McDermott Will & Emery’s International News, Issue 2, 2010, covers a range of legal developments of interest to those operating internationally. This issue focuses on Antitrust and Competition.
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