Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Dechert LLP

Peggy Heffner

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Dechert is a global specialist law firm

Dechert LLP

Dechert is a global specialist law firm.
Focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands, we excel in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters.

Our work is widely recognized. We have 20 standout practices noted by Chambers Global, including global-wide rankings for arbitration, corporate investigations, anti-corruption, investment funds and life sciences. Named Antitrust Team of the Year, Chambers USA commends our “accomplished group” as “routinely sought after to handle some of the most significant litigation and transactions in the antitrust world.” 

In an increasingly challenging environment, clients look to us to serve them in ways that are faster, sharper and leaner without compromising excellence. We developed a first-of-its kind legal project management department, which uses technology, people and processes to drive efficiency and deliver value for our clients.

We are innovators. Dechert ranked #7 in the Financial Times’ Top North American Innovative Law Firms. Financial Times also recognizes us among the Top European Innovative Law Firms and highly commends World Compass, our marketing compliance service, which offers investment firms advice in more than 100 jurisdictions.

Event-Driven

Fast Facts<ul><li>Significant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over the prior 12 months.</li><li>There were 33 significant merger investigations during the 12-month period ending Q1 2016, compared to 32 during the prior 12-month period.</li><li>Increased use of upfront buyers may be partially responsible for the increase in duration. In 2015, consents requiring upfront buyers took 2.1 months longer than consents requiring post-order buyers.</li></ul>

Fast FactsSignificant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over the prior 12 months.There were 33 significant merger investigations during the 12-month period ending Q1 2016, compared to 32 during the prior 12-month period.Increased use of upfront buyers may be partially responsible for the increase in duration. In 2015, consents requiring upfront buyers took 2.1 months longer than consents requiring post-order buyers.

Is Use of Upfront Buyers Causing Longer Merger Investigations? Q1 2016 Update Confirms 2015 Trends

M&A Reporting, CTFN

Jonathan Spitzer

M&A Reporting

CTFN

Bringing the marketplace leading coverage of mergers, events, and major corporate actions, CTFN has a team of seasoned reporters from Los Angeles to London, publishing news that advances stories that matter to event-driven investors and deal professionals.

Could the ACCC in its review of the Baker Hughes/Halliburton merger settle on a market definition of integrated services that would lead the regulator to insist on a single buyer of the overlapping assets?

Could the ACCC in its review of the Baker Hughes/Halliburton merger settle on a market definition of integrated services that would lead the regulator to insist on a single buyer of the overlapping assets?

ACCC Struggles with "Economy of Scope" Issue in Halliburton-Baker Hughes Merger

United States

Baker Hughes Company provides oilfield products and services. The Company engages in surface logging, drilling, pipeline operations, petroleum engineering, and fertilizer solutions, as well as offers gas turbines, valves, actuators, pumps, flow meters, generators, and motors. Baker Hughes serves oil and gas industries worldwide.

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Is Use of Upfront Buyers Causing Longer Merger Investigations? Q1 2016 Update Confirms 2015 Trends

Fast Facts Significant merger investigations lasted 9.5 months on average over the 12 months ending Q1 2016, about 20% longer than observed over...

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ACCC Struggles with "Economy of Scope" Issue in Halliburton-Baker Hughes Merger

Could the ACCC in its review of the Baker Hughes/Halliburton merger settle on a market definition of integrated services that would lead the...

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