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Loeb & Loeb Expands Antitrust Practice
Michael W. Jahnke Joins As Practice Co-Chair
March 30, 2011
NEW YORK – Loeb & Loeb LLP announced today that Michael W. Jahnke will join the firm’s New York office as a partner and Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice. He joins the firm from Howrey LLP’s New York office where he was also a partner, prior to which he served as head of the US Antitrust Group at Allen & Overy LLP.
Jahnke regularly counsels clients on antitrust issues with proposed merger and acquisition transactions and joint ventures. He specializes in the representation of clients before the FTC and Department of Justice to resolve or limit issues that might occur throughout the government merger review process, and guides compliance in response to governmental requests.
“Michael’s depth of experience on a range of antitrust issues will complement our current platform and be a great asset to our clients across industries,” said Loeb & Loeb Chairman, Michael Beck. “Loeb & Loeb is a leader in helping clients strategically navigate our increasingly complex regulatory environment, and Michael brings significant value in that regard.”
Jahnke has worked extensively on antitrust issues in connection with US and international merger and acquisition transactions and joint ventures involving companies in the financial services, derivatives, energy, foods, tobacco, information services, telecommunications, paper/packaging and automotive industries, among others. His experience covers the spectrum of antitrust work, including deals (analysis of potential issues, input on draft agreements and diligence, HSR filings, dealing with regulators' requests), advice on other types of business activities (joint ventures, IP licensing, compliance queries and training, exclusive dealing), antitrust litigation and criminal/cartel investigations.
“Michael is a recognized leader in the antitrust field,” said Richard Lorenzo, Co-Chair of Loeb & Loeb’s Antitrust Practice. “We look forward to welcoming him to the firm.”
"Loeb's deep relationships with financial institutions across multiple practice areas provide an excellent opportunity to explore synergies with my banking clients and joint venture experience,” added Michael Jahnke. “Likewise my transactional antitrust experience, including as to significant pending HSR changes, will further enhance the high level service Loeb already provides to its corporate and private equity clients."
Jahnke earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Creighton University School of Law and his B.A. summa cum laude from Huron College.
Loeb & Loeb LLP is a multi-service law firm with more than 300 attorneys focusing on select practice areas, rather than endeavoring to be all things to all clients. Winner of the 2010 Chambers Award for Excellence in Media, the firm is recognized as a leading law firm in the areas of advanced media; bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights; business litigation; energy; entertainment; finance; intellectual property; mergers and acquisitions; real estate; securities; technology; and tax and wealth services. Loeb & Loeb has five domestic offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Nashville and Washington, DC, as well as a representative office in Beijing serving a rapidly growing number of Asian clients.
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