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.

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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.

Attorneys for Staples plan on having the CEO testify to defend Staples acquisition of Office Depot, but the plan could backfire as during last year’s trial in the General Electric/Electrolux case, which saw an embarrassing retraction by Electrolux’ chief executive.

Attorneys for Staples plan on having the CEO testify to defend Staples acquisition of Office Depot, but the plan could backfire as during last year’s trial in the General Electric/Electrolux case, which saw an embarrassing retraction by Electrolux’ chief executive.

Trial Strategy Could Prove Risky for Staples

<a href="http://ctfn.news" target="_blank">CTFN</a>'s Washington, D.C., Correspondent Reports from U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia:  Attorneys for Amazon.com urged a federal judge Friday (March 4) to protect confidential business information about Amazon's fledgling office supplies business from chief competitor Staples during the upcoming antitrust trial wherein the Federal Trade Commission will seek to block Staples' acquisiton of Office Depot.Staples has subpoenaed critical documents, emails, and other materials from…

CTFN's Washington, D.C., Correspondent Reports from U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia:  Attorneys for Amazon.com urged a federal judge Friday (March 4) to protect confidential business information about Amazon's fledgling office supplies business from chief competitor Staples during the upcoming antitrust trial wherein the Federal Trade Commission will seek to block Staples' acquisiton of Office Depot.Staples has subpoenaed critical documents, emails, and other materials from…

Amazon Asks Judge to Protect Secrets in Staples Trial

Staples announced last week an agreement to sell a package of office supply contracts to Essendant - similar to one the FTC rejected last fall - setting up&nbsp;a federal judge to decide whether the asset sale will satisfy competition concerns.

Staples announced last week an agreement to sell a package of office supply contracts to Essendant - similar to one the FTC rejected last fall - setting up&nbsp;a federal judge to decide whether the asset sale will satisfy competition concerns.

Staples Puts Essendant "Fix" In Judge's Hands

Significant antitrust merger investigations in the United States took an average of 9.6 months in 2015, more than a third longer than the average just two years ago, according to DAMITT, the Dechert Antitrust Merger Investigation Timing Tracker.Federal enforcement activity resulted in 37 significant merger investigations, seven of which generated complaints seeking to block proposed deals and 24 of which were resolved by consent orders. Each of these figures was a record for the five years during which DAMITT has been tracking antitrust merger investigations.Antitrust merger investigation activity is up, and investigations are taking longer than ever to complete.

Significant antitrust merger investigations in the United States took an average of 9.6 months in 2015, more than a third longer than the average just two years ago, according to DAMITT, the Dechert Antitrust Merger Investigation Timing Tracker.Federal enforcement activity resulted in 37 significant merger investigations, seven of which generated complaints seeking to block proposed deals and 24 of which were resolved by consent orders. Each of these figures was a record for the five years during which DAMITT has been tracking antitrust merger investigations.Antitrust merger investigation activity is up, and investigations are taking longer than ever to complete. 

Dechert Antitrust Merger Investigation Reports Record Duration of U.S. Merger Investigations in 2015

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The ODP Corporation is a holding company which operates in the USA. Its subsidiaries include The Office Depot Inc, which operates a chain of office product warehouse stores in North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The Company sells branded merchandise and provides business services primarily to small and medium-sized businesses and the home office market.

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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...

Dechert LLP

Trial Strategy Could Prove Risky for Staples

Attorneys for Staples plan on having the CEO testify to defend Staples acquisition of Office Depot, but the plan could backfire as during last...

CTFN

Amazon Asks Judge to Protect Secrets in Staples Trial

CTFN's Washington, D.C., Correspondent Reports from U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia: Attorneys for Amazon.com urged a federal...

CTFN

Staples Puts Essendant "Fix" In Judge's Hands

Staples announced last week an agreement to sell a package of office supply contracts to Essendant - similar to one the FTC rejected last fall -...

CTFN

Dechert Antitrust Merger Investigation Reports Record Duration of U.S. Merger Investigations in 2015

Significant antitrust merger investigations in the United States took an average of 9.6 months in 2015, more than a third longer than the average...

Dechert LLP

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