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Antonio Bavasso Quoted in The New York Times on Potential for Increased Antitrust Scrutiny in 2023
01.09.23
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Antitrust Partner Antonio Bavasso was quoted in a New York Times article titled, “Deal-making Thrived, Then Hit a Road Bump.” The article detailed how government regulators have taken a tougher line against big deals, with U.S. regulators matching, in some ways, the approach by regulators in Britain and the European Union. Antonio noted that, in light of increased antitrust enforcement, dealmakers “will need to adjust their strategy,” and will need to ask themselves if they are “willing to litigate to take their deals through?” Antonio further noted that the increased scrutiny was unlikely to abate in the new year.
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