Michael W. Jahnke, Esq.
Partner and Co-Chair, Antitrust Practice Group
Loeb & Loeb LLP

Source for Advice on U.S. Antitrust Law and Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") Requirements, Including Significant HSR Changes Introduced in 2011

Michael Jahnke has significant experience in advising clients on all aspects of U.S. antitrust law.  This includes Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) practice, and significant changes to the HSR scheme enacted by the Federal Trade Commision (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) August 18, 2011.  These HSR revisions include new "Item 4(d)" document requirements affecting every filing entity that may have received or generated offering memoranda (and potentially many other documents exchanged during due diligence), third party documents such as investment banker books and accountants' presentations, and analyses of synergies and efficiencies.  Also, new "associate" requirements could have a significant impact on private equity firms, investment funds and energy "master limited partnerships".  Every company, LLC or partnership (and individuals as well) making filings in 2011 will need to consider these changes.

For advice on HSR requirements, including the modifications described above, or a more detailed summary of how the HSR changes will affect filings going forward, please complete the "Contact Us" link above.

Mr. Jahnke's broader experience includes counseling clients concerning antitrust issues in connection with proposed M&A transactions, joint ventures and other business conduct, advocating before the FTC and DOJ to resolve or limit antitrust issues throughout the government merger review process, and directing 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 products 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

  • Represented J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs in a joint venture between CLS Group and Traiana
  • Represented Imperial Tobacco PLC in its acquisition of Altadis.
  • Represented Schaeffler KG in its takeover of Continental AG.
  • Represented HBOS in its acquisition by Lloyds.
  • Represented Heineken N.V. in its acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle.
  • Represented Randstad Holding N.V. in its acquisition of Vedior, N.V.
  • Represented Corporate Express in its takeover by Staples Inc. 

Publications/Speeches

  • Author, Hart-Scott-Rodino Overhaul, The Deal Magazine (July 8, 2011)

  • Author, Sweeping HSR Revisions:  Top 5 Changes to Know About, Law360.com (July 8, 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)

Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law
  • Member, American Bar Association, International Law Section
  • Member, New York State Bar Association, Antitrust Section, Executive Committee
  • 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, 2010 and 2011 editions)
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