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Michael
W.
Jahnke
Partner
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Co-Chair, Antitrust Practice Group
Michael Jahnke specializes in counseling clients concerning antitrust issues in connection with proposed M&A transactions, joint ventures and other business conduct, advocates before the FTC and Department of Justice to resolve or limit antitrust issues throughout the government merger review process, and directs clients' compliance with governmental requests. He has worked extensively on antitrust issues in connection with US and international M&A transactions and joint ventures involving financial services, derivatives, energy, foods, tobacco, information services, telecommunications, paper/packaging, automotive and others.
Mr. Jahnke's 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.
Representative Experience
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Represented Imperial Tobacco PLC in its acquisition of Altadis.
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Represented Schaeffler KG in its takeover of Continental AG.
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Represented HBOS in its acquisition by Lloyds.
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Represented Heineken N.V. in its acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle.
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Represented Randstad Holding N.V. in its acquisition of Vedior, N.V.
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Represented Corporate Express in its takeover by Staples Inc.
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Represented Imperial Tobacco PLC in its acquisition of Commonwealth Brands.
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Represented 3i in its sale of ABX Logistics to DSV.
Publications/Speeches
- Author, Sweeping HSR Revisions: Top 5 Changes to Know About, Law360 (July 8, 2011)
- Author, Hart-Scott-Rodino Overhaul, The Deal (July 8, 2011)
- Speaker, Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective (June 27, 2011)
- Co-author, Antitrust Enforcement: Significant Proposals on Hart-Scott-Rodino Law, New York Law Journal (August 2010)
- Co-author, Enforcement on the Rise: Revising the Merger Guidelines, New York Law Journal (May 2010)
- Co-author, The Latest on Leegin, Law360 (May 2010)
- Co-author, Unscrambling the (Organic) Egg? Persistence Pays Off for FTC Against Whole Foods, International Law Office (November 4, 2008)
Media Mentions
Affiliations
- Member, American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law
- Member, American Bar Association, International Law Section
- Member, New York City Bar Association, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Committee
Distinctions
- Named in "Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business," in New York Antitrust (2009-2011 editions)
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Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1986, magna cum laude
Huron College, B.A., 1982, summa cum laude
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
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