Freshfields Announces 2 New Antitrust Partners

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has announced the election of 2 new competition partners with effect from May 1, 2020. 

Commenting on the promotions, Freshfields’ Senior Partner, Edward Braham said, “This is an exceptional group of lawyers. Freshfields is delivering expert advice and support to our clients through these uncertain times and these promotions reflect the contribution each of our new partners has made to our clients and our firm.  We continue to invest in the firm for the medium to long term and I am proud of the quality of our people.”

Justin Stewart: Justin’s practice areas include representing clients in investigations of mergers and acquisitions before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Justin also provides advice on a variety of antitrust issues, including premerger notification requirements in the United States and abroad, joint ventures, agency conduct investigations, agency Order compliance, and civil antitrust litigation.

Paul van den Berg: Paul specializes in competition law, European law, and regulated markets, including energy and healthcare, and advises clients across a range of sectors. 

He has significant experience in advising multinationals and private equity firms on global merger control procedures. In addition, he advises clients in cartel, abuse of dominance and State aid procedures, and competition law and regulatory litigation.

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