Fierce Competition

About Fierce Competition

From Skadden, Fierce Competition is a podcast for corporate counsel of multinational organizations who face the challenges of navigating antitrust policy and enforcement around the world. This is not another U.S. or Eurocentric antitrust podcast. We’re covering global antitrust issues, impacting the most complex industries. In today's fast-paced global economy, staying informed about antitrust developments is more crucial than ever. From digital antitrust, to the uncertainty of enforcement, to the disparity with how jurisdictions handle mergers, Skadden’s global Antitrust and Competition Group will provide you a nuanced analytical perspective of what's happening in this ever-evolving landscape, one episode at a time. If you’re enjoying Fierce Competition, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com. Fierce Competition is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

Publisher

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Oct 2023

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   New Chapter for Dominance Cases Following the European Court of Justice’s Judgment in Google Android?

   After a decade of litigation, the Court of Justice had every opportunity to say plainly whether pre-installation, by itself, is tying in an age of app stores. It declined. Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) and fellow Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) antitrust/competition partner Antoni Terra (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/t/terra-antoni) join host (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/arena-jacqueline)Jacqueline Arena (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/arena-jacqueline) to unpack the Google Android judgment: why the commission need not run a counterfactual analysis, how revenue sharing agreements can still form part of the factual context even when they are not themselves found abusive and the contentious paragraph suggesting tying can be an abuse without any as-efficient-competitor test. Jacqui also tracks related Google proceedings and regulatory developments in Australia, the U.S. and across APAC. Tune in for what a Commission-friendly ruling means for compliance and defense strategy in digital markets. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Jacqueline Arena (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/arena-jacqueline) Title: Asia Pacific Counsel, Antitrust/Competition Specialty: Jacqueline advises on international competition and EU antitrust issues. Based in Hong Kong, she has broad experience advising Asian companies across the APAC region. She also represents multinational clients across different industry sectors, including financial services and pharmaceuticals. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-a-269707b2/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) What he does: Bill has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on conduct investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. He regularly represents clients on EU and global merger control matters and litigation. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “On the defense side, I don’t think AEC is dead. I think, as a practical matter, it is really hard for the EC to look at your thick economic submission, big data-crunching job showing that competition on the merits could actually happen here, and just wave a hand at it and say, ‘Oh, no, we don’t have to look at it.’” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/) Name: Antoni Terra (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/t/terra-antoni) What he does: Antoni's practice focuses on complex merger control matters requiring EU, U.K. and international approvals. He also provides competition advice in relation to foreign subsidies, antitrust investigations, vertical agreements and compliance programs. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “So, for all of us, the takeaway that we can get, which is very European Commission-friendly, is that the European Court of Justice, in these judgments that we had very recently in Google Android, is basically saying you need to take a look at all the facts involved in the case, even if some of them are not perceived abusive, like revenue sharing agreements.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniterra/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5O7cIljyx4Agy2A6wt5GZv), or your favorite podcast app. Fierce Competition is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates (https://www.skadden.com/). This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

2. 

   7 Jul 2026

   State AGs Step Up: Antitrust Enforcement Beyond the Federal Level

   Antitrust/competition attorneys Evan R. Kreiner (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kreiner-evan-r), Joseph M. Rancour (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/rancour-joseph-m) and Justine M. Haimi (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/h/haimi-justine-m) discuss the rise of state attorneys general as independent antitrust enforcers. The conversation covers new mini-Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing regimes spreading across the country, California's aggressive legislative push, recent high-profile cases and how states are investing in enforcement resources — from new hires and dedicated units to outside counsel and expanded budgets. The episode also explores what this increased state activism means for deal makers navigating merger review and conduct litigation, including why companies can no longer assume that settling with federal enforcers will resolve state-level exposure. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Joseph M. Rancour (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/rancour-joseph-m) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition Specialty: Joe has broad antitrust experience across a variety of industries, including semiconductors, technology platforms, telecommunications, medical devices, life sciences, chemicals and financial exchanges. He regularly represents clients before the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rancour/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Evan R. Kreiner (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kreiner-evan-r) What he does: Evan represents clients in a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, health care and financial services, and his experience covers a diverse array of matters, from state and federal antitrust and unfair competition claims to contractual disputes. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: "The thing that kind of set this case apart is that in the middle of trial, the DOJ reached a settlement with Live Nation that seemed to have come as a surprise to the state attorneys general that were prosecuting the case alongside them. That's not something that you would typically see particularly in the middle of trial." Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-kreiner/) Name: Justine M. Haimi (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/h/haimi-justine-m) What she does: Justine represents clients in connection with the antitrust aspects of litigation, mergers and acquisitions and advisory matters, working across industries including health care, medical devices, insurance, consumer goods, telecommunications, energy and pharmaceuticals. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: "Several states have implemented or are implementing so-called mini-HSR statutes. The ones that are in place now are fairly low burden, filings are based on revenues of the companies involved in the relevant state, and importantly, the statutes in place right now are not bars on closing. The goal of these statutes is really to get state regulators the same information federal antitrust regulators are receiving early on in a transaction’s lifetime to help inform enforcement priorities and flag deals that may have an outsized impact on certain states." Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-haimi-77a20210) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5O7cIljyx4Agy2A6wt5GZv) or your favorite podcast app. “Fierce Competition” is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates (https://www.skadden.com/). This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

3. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Recent Merger Control Developments Around the World

   From Australia to Argentina to Africa, merger control regimes around the world are being reshaped in real time. Host Simon Dodd (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondodd-competitionlaw/) is joined by colleagues Georgios Zacharodimos (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/z/zacharodimos-george), counsel in Brussels, and Jacqueline Arena (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/arena-jacqueline), Asia Pacific counsel, for a sweeping tour of the developments reshaping global deals. Together they navigate five major themes: new and shifting filing requirements across multiple jurisdictions; the rise of suspensory requirements; institutional stability concerns in Mexico and beyond; low-nexus jurisdictions; and confidentiality in merger reviews. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Simon Dodd Title: Senior Knowledge Strategy Lawyer Specialty: Simon is a senior knowledge strategy lawyer at Skadden, focusing on antitrust and competition law. His work concentrates predominantly on worldwide merger control laws, particularly involving jurisdictional and procedural issues, in addition to assisting the firm by providing cutting-edge and innovative solutions. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondodd-competitionlaw/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Jacqueline Arena (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/arena-jacqueline) What she does: Jacqueline advises on international competition and EU antitrust issues. Based in Hong Kong, she has broad experience advising Asian companies across the APAC region. She also represents multinational clients across different industry sectors, including financial services and pharmaceuticals. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “For deal teams, if you're doing deals in Southeast Asia, it does put Indonesia back on the map in a real consideration for filings because it does change the nature of the filings from postclosing to preclosing, and that's always something to consider.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-a-269707b2/) Name: Georgios Zacharodimos (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/z/zacharodimos-george) What he does: Georgios advises on all aspects of European and international antitrust and competition law, including merger control, foreign subsidies, digital regulation, abuse of dominance, cartels and antitrust compliance issues. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “While the overall global trend is towards more active enforcement, there are at least some signs that authorities are listening to concerns about proportionality and deal execution.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgios-zacharodimos-4816b862/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5O7cIljyx4Agy2A6wt5GZv), or your favorite podcast app. Fierce Competition is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates (https://www.skadden.com/). This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

4. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Mergers, Algorithms and Market Power: Highlights from the ABA Spring Meeting 2026

   The ABA 2026 Antitrust Spring Meeting gathered antitrust lawyers and practitioners – some 3,500 of them – for 70 panels in Washington, D.C. Host Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) reports back along with Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) antitrust/competition partners Evan Kreiner (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kreiner-evan-r) and Aurora Luoma (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/luoma-aurora). Drawing out the central themes from the conference, they cover the latest in merger control — from the CMA's "4 Ps" framework to the EU's revised guidelines and the fate of the FTC's expanded HSR form — as well as cartel enforcement trends including AI-driven investigations and algorithmic pricing, and notable market power developments in digital regulation and social media. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition Specialty: Bill has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Aurora Luoma (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/luoma-aurora) What she does: Aurora covers competition law, including international merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid and sectoral regulation. She is based in London. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “The UK CMA has been rapidly shifting its approach to merger control enforcement in the past 18 months or so. What we heard at the ABA conference was a continued emphasis from the CMA officials on its shift to what it calls its "4 Ps" framework. So, that's greater predictability, pace, process and proportionality in merger review.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurora-luoma-5a10951a/) Name: Evan Kreiner (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kreiner-evan-r) What he does: Evan is an experienced litigator in high-stakes antitrust trials against government regulators and private plaintiffs. He is based in New York. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: "On the substance, people were quite interested in Judge Boasberg's evaluation and analysis, both the market that Instagram and Facebook – Meta's products that were challenged by the FTC – participate in, as well as how Judge Boasberg considered whether or not Instagram and Facebook have market power. So, market definition in that case was hotly contested.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurora-luoma-5a10951a/https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-kreiner/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to “Fierce Competition” on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5O7cIljyx4Agy2A6wt5GZv), or your favorite podcast app. “Fierce Competition” is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates (https://www.skadden.com/). This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

5. 

   9 Jan 2026

   AI Under the Antitrust Lens: Enforcement Trends in the EU, UK and U.S.

   AI dominates headlines from both a deal and antitrust enforcement perspective. (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/t/terra-antoni)Antoni Terra (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/t/terra-antoni), counsel in Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/)'s Brussels office, moderates a discussion on recent developments and trends across Europe and the U.S. in the AI space with colleagues Mike Menitove (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/menitove-michael-h), partner in Skadden's New York office, and Iacovos Antoniou (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/antoniou-iacovos), European counsel in Skadden's London office. The panel explores key merger control issues, the EU Digital Markets Act and U.K. Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act, and ongoing litigation such as the U.S. Department of Justice’s challenge to Google's search business. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Antoni Terra (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/t/terra-antoni) Title: Counsel, Antitrust/Competition Specialty: Antoni’s practice focuses on complex merger control matters requiring EU, U.K. and international approvals. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniterra/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Mike Menitove (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/menitove-michael-h) What he does: Mike represents clients in antitrust and complex litigation matters across a broad range of industries, including health care, agriculture, technology and sports, among others. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “U.S. regulators have expressed concerns about resources, inputs and the scale needed to compete in the generative AI space.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-menitove-4184b7151/) Name: Iacovos Antoniou (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/a/antoniou-iacovos) What he does: Iacovos advises on all aspects of EU, U.K. and international competition law, including merger control, antitrust investigations and compliance with Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “Competition enforcement in the AI space is here to stay and potentially become more prevalent. So, it's definitely a good time to zoom in on competition principles and understand the regulatory direction.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iacovos-antoniou/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

6. 

   6 Aug 2025

   Antitrust Collusion in Labor Markets: Enforcement Trends on Both Sides of the Atlantic

   Gone are the days when companies could simply agree with a handshake not to poach each other's IT staff. Today, violations in the labor market are receiving heightened scrutiny and are being addressed with greater severity. Host Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) is joined by three Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) colleagues to discuss the rapidly evolving enforcement landscape. Jim Fredricks (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/fredricks-james-j), antitrust/competition partner in Washington, D.C., breaks down the U.S. prosecution strategy. Aurora Luoma (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/luoma-aurora), antitrust/competition partner in London, and Margot Sève (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/s/seve-margot), white collar defense and investigations partner in Paris, describe the environment in Europe. Tune in for valuable insights on why it is essential for clients to address labor law issues within their compliance programs. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition Specialty: Bill has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/?originalSubdomain=uk) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Aurora Luoma (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/luoma-aurora) What she does: Aurora has a broad practice covering key areas of competition law, including international merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid and sectoral regulation. She particularly focuses on complex global mergers in the EU and U.K. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “We've seen the U.K. competition authority make statements that tie in enforcement in the labor market to wider policy priorities. So, in a recent speech, the CMA’s chief executive, Sarah Cardell, emphasized that well-functioning labor markets are widely recognized as an important driver of economic growth.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurora-luoma-5a10951a) Name: Jim Fredricks (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/fredricks-james-j) What he does: Drawing on over two decades of experience as an antitrust prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice, Jim counsels and defends clients in all types of antitrust investigations and prosecutions, as well as other complex and multijurisdictional actions brought by government enforcers, including price fixing, bid rigging, market allocations, no-poach agreements, algorithmic pricing and criminal monopolization. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “The United States is very clear in its position that wage fixing, no-poach are irredeemable in the same way as price fixing and customer allocations. And so, the per se rule applies, which means, as a matter of law, it's unlawful...

7. 

   30 Jun 2025

   Regulating the Digital Age: Antitrust Enforcement in the EU and US

   Host Bill Batchelor discusses evolving antitrust enforcement in the EU and US digital markets with Michael Frese and Justine Haimi of Skadden, highlighting investigations, compliance, and the Digital Markets Act in this interview.

8. 

   29 Apr 2025

   HSR Form Changes: Navigating the New Landscape

   Antitrust premerger notification just became more complex. The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act premerger form underwent substantial changes in February 2025, requiring significantly more information from merging parties. Host Rita Sinkfield Belin (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/belin-rita-sinkfield) and her Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) colleagues Joe Rancour (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/rancour-joseph-m) and Joe Ciani-Dausch (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/c/cianidausch-f-joseph) offer insights on the new requirements. The discussion highlights the 10 most notable changes, explores how these updates are being implemented and provides initial observations on what may lie ahead. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Rita Sinkfield Belin (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/belin-rita-sinkfield) Title: Counsel, Antitrust/Competition Specialty: Rita advises on the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act review process required to obtain federal antitrust approval for various types of acquisitions, including large, complex M&amp;A and joint venture transactions. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-sinkfield-belin/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Joe Ciani-Dausch (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/c/cianidausch-f-joseph) What he does: Joe represents clients in antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions, litigation at the trial and appellate court levels, arbitration and counseling. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “The FTC itself estimated that it would take three times as much time on average to prepare the filing, even more in the case where there are overlaps between the parties. And, as we're preparing filings under the new rules, we're definitely seeing that that is, if anything, I think an underestimate.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-ciani-dausch-9841a139/) Name: Joe Rancour (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/rancour-joseph-m) What he does: Joe represents clients in connection with antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions, investigations, counseling and litigation. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: "Preparation and self-awareness are going to be the name of the game under the new regime. The aperture is widening in terms of what the government's going to see early in the process. And that doesn't mean that it's a cause for concern. It means that you have to know what's in your files." Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-rancour/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on <a...

9. 

   18 Feb 2025

   Navigating Change: Recent Developments in UK Competition Law

   Skadden antitrust partners Aurora Luoma and Bill Batchelor delve into the significant legislative and policy changes in U.K. competition law that took effect at the beginning of 2025. These changes, introduced by the Digital Market Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), aim to address gaps in merger control and the digital markets regime while enhancing the enforcement capabilities of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The conversation highlights changes in the CMA's jurisdiction, particularly in reviewing mergers; procedural changes, such as the ability to fast-track to Phase 2; and the introduction of the strategic market status (SMS) regime. Bill and Aurora also provide insights into the political dimensions influencing the CMA's approach and the potential impact of recent leadership changes within the agency. 💡 Meet Your Hosts 💡 Name: Aurora Luoma (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/luoma-aurora) Title: Partner, Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Aurora has a broad practice covering key areas of competition law, including international merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid and sectoral regulation. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurora-luoma-5a10951a/) Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) Title: Partner, Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Bill has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on conduct investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/?originalSubdomain=uk) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5O7cIljyx4Agy2A6wt5GZv), or your favorite podcast app. Fierce Competition is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP, and Affiliates (https://www.skadden.com/). This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

10. 

    25 Nov 2024

    Below-Threshold Mergers: Global Antitrust Scrutiny

    Julia Zhu and Skadden colleagues Joseph Rancour and Niels Baeten explore how global antitrust regulators scrutinize below-threshold mergers, enforcing competition laws across the US, EU, and Asia-Pacific regions.

11. 

    10 Sept 2024

    Developments and Trends in Cartel Enforcement

    Cartels may be as old as “Adam Smith’s smoke-filled room,” but in today’s world, they’re employing sophisticated tools like algorithms and AI. Enforcers continue to target price-fixing, bid-rigging and other potential antitrust violations. Skadden attorneys Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) (partner, Brussels and London) and James Fredricks (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/fredricks-james-j) (partner, Washington, D.C.) highlight what’s changed 一 and what hasn’t 一 when it comes to cartel enforcement. They compare and contrast prosecutorial priorities and methods on both sides of the Atlantic. “Prevention,” as Bill explains, “still remains far, far better than the cure.” Tune in for their insight and guidance to corporate counsel who may be navigating these waters. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) What he does: Bill Batchelor has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on conduct investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. He regularly represents clients on EU and global merger control matters and litigation, and provides counsel on distribution and collaboration agreements in complex and highly regulated industries, such as health care, financial services, insurance, media and entertainment, and gambling, among others. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “We may have been slightly slow to pick up no-poach as an area of cartel interest, but we’re speeding up over in Europe. I think the main headlines in terms of the enforcement trends are: traditional cartels are still very much part of the enforcement focus.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/?originalSubdomain=uk) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: James Fredricks (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/fredricks-james-j) What he does: James Fredricks counsels and defends clients on all types of antitrust investigations and prosecutions, as well as other complex and multijurisdictional actions brought by government enforcers. Previously, he served as an antitrust prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice for over two decades. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “Just a couple of weeks ago, a jury returned a verdict against a couple of defendants in Savannah, Georgia, for fixing the prices of concrete, rigging bids for concrete, allocating customers for concrete. The legal theory that underpinned it was about as straightforward of a case of per se conduct as they come. No one should think that the government has abandoned its traditional prosecutorial priorities in this space.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-fredricks-26079a23a/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on X (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) &amp; LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588" rel="noopener...

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    29 Jul 2024

    Antitrust Challenges in Organized Sports: How They Play Out in the EU, UK and US

    In the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union, sports leagues — from soccer to golf to ice skating — are testing the boundaries of antitrust and competition laws. Skadden attorneys Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) (partner, Brussels and London), Karen Lent (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/lent-karen-m) (partner, New York) and Vikram Pandit (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/p/pandit-vikram-j) (associate, Brussels) consider the intersection of sports and competition law on both sides of the Atlantic. Courts in all these jurisdictions are grappling with high-stakes questions concerning conspiracy, commercialism and college athletes. The cases that Bill, Karen and Vikram highlight involve a “super” soccer league in Europe, the NCAA’s amateurism model, salary caps for soccer in England and more. Tune in to hear their insights on how future rulings could change the game. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Vikram Pandit (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/p/pandit-vikram-j) Title: Associate, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Vikram is an associate in Skadden’s global Antitrust/Competition Group based in Brussels. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-pandit-98a342122/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) What he does: Bill Batchelor has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on conduct investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. He regularly represents clients on EU and global merger control matters and litigation, and provides counsel on distribution and collaboration agreements in complex and highly regulated industries, such as health care, financial services, insurance, media and entertainment, and gambling, among others. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “It's interesting to see that some of these cases going all the way to the highest court in Europe are from individual players. So, it's not big litigation between huge organizations. An individual player can go to their local labor tribunal and that tribunal can refer a question of law directly up to the ECJ, and that can be the source of a new ruling on competition law that can affect a block of 450 million people.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/?originalSubdomain=uk) Name: Karen Lent (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/lent-karen-m) What she does: Karen Lent is co-head of Skadden’s sports practice and head of the New York office’s antitrust/competition practice, representing a wide variety of clients in antitrust, sports and other complex litigation matters at both the trial and appellate court levels. She also provides general antitrust counseling. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “Certainly the kinds of rules — how many players do you have on the field, how many referees, those sorts of things — are the rules of the game, and if...

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    2 May 2024

    Understanding the FTC’s Landmark Ban on Noncompetes

    In this episode of the "Fierce Competition" podcast, Skadden attorneys Tara Reinhart (partner, Washington, D.C.), Annie Villanueva Jeffers (partner, New York and Palo Alto) and Justine Haimi (counsel, New York) explore the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC’s) landmark ban on noncompete agreements. They discuss the FTC's rationale for the rule, as well as potential implications of the ban for businesses and enforcement challenges it may face. Tara, Annie and Justine point out the likelihood of a preliminary injunction against the rule due to ongoing litigation, and they highlight strategies for employers to navigate this new landscape. The episode emphasizes the FTC's increased focus on labor and worker protection, underscoring the need for companies to monitor the situation given its potential widespread impact on antitrust enforcement and employment practices. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Tara Reinhart (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/reinhart-tara-l) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Tara is head of the Antitrust/Competition Group in Skadden’s Washington, D.C. office. She focuses on civil litigation and government investigations, with an emphasis on complex antitrust litigation and international cartel probes. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-reinhart/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Annie Villanueva Jeffers (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/v/villanueva-jeffers-annie) What she does: Annie is a partner in the Labor and Employment Law and Artificial Intelligence Groups at Skadden. She counsels clients on a broad range of employment matters, including employment-related issues arising out of U.S. and multinational corporate transactions, executive employment agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, reductions-in-force, discrimination charges and lawsuits, collective bargaining agreements and internal investigations. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: On the FTC rule banning noncompetes: “It seems likely that this rule will be enjoined by the courts. I don't have a crystal ball, but that seems likely, in my opinion.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/villanueva-anne/) Name: Justine Haimi (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/h/haimi-justine-m) What she does: Justine is a counsel in the Antitrust/Competition Group at Skadden. She represents clients in connection with the antitrust aspects of litigation, mergers and acquisitions and advisory matters. She has worked with clients across a diverse range of industries, including health care, medical devices, insurance, consumer goods, telecommunications, energy and pharmaceuticals. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: On the FTC rule banning noncompetes: “This rule is really a bombshell, but in retrospect, it was years in the making.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-haimi-77a20210/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on <a...

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    25 Mar 2024

    Takeaways From the Illumina-Grail Merger Challenge Saga

    Illumina announced in December that it would divest GRAIL, the result of a merger challenge with many twists and turns both in the United States and in Europe. In this episode of the “Fierce Competition“ podcast, Skadden attorneys Julia York (partner, Washington, D.C.), Ingrid Vandenborre (partner, Brussels) and Michael Sheerin (counsel, New York) talk about the three-year Illumina-GRAIL saga. In particular, they focus on three key areas of the Fifth Circuit's ruling that appear most likely to impact future merger enforcement efforts in the United States. Tune in to hear about Illumina’s divestment of GRAIL, how it got there and what we can learn from this winding legal battle. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Julia York (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/y/york-julia-k) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Julia has represented numerous global corporations in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, energy and financial markets, in both litigation and transactional matters. She currently serves as the vice chair of the ABA Antitrust Section’s Antitrust Law Development Committee and regularly appears on discussion panels on antitrust issues relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Julia also actively works on pro bono matters, including representing various amici curiae on briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-k-york/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Ingrid Vandenborre (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/v/vandenborre-ingrid) What she does: Ingrid is the partner in charge of Skadden’s Brussels office and co-head of Skadden’s European Antitrust/Competition practice. Her practice focuses on EU and international merger control and competition law enforcement. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “It's kind of hopeful to hear that there's a limit to the nascent competition criteria.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridvandenborre/?originalSubdomain=be) Name: Michael Sheerin (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/s/sheerin-michael-j) What he does: Michael serves as counsel in the New York office of Skadden’s Antitrust/Competition Group where he represents clients in a broad range of antitrust transactional, litigation and advisory matters. His representations span a diverse range of industries, including technology, health care, life sciences, manufacturing, consumer goods, sports, entertainment and professional services. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “Offering a remedy upfront, particularly a very compelling remedy, can really be a helpful strategy before you get to court.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/msheerin/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on <a...

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    22 Jan 2024

    Letter From London: The Rise of UK Class Actions and the Competition Appeal Tribunal

    Until recent years, there was barely a single collective claim in Europe, but now, things have changed. This episode of the “Fierce Competition” podcast features Skadden partners Bill Batchelor, Bruce Macaulay and Matt Martino, who explore class action lawsuits in the U.K. and U.S., focusing on the evolving role of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), a new collective actions tribunal in the U.K., which is currently handling 48 live proceedings, involving a range of unique claims. Differences in the certification process in both jurisdictions are analyzed, as well as the impact of funding agreements, and much more. Tune in as this episode serves as a rich resource for understanding the intricacies of class action lawsuits on different sides of the Atlantic. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Bill Batchelor (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/batchelor-bill) (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/farhat-david) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Bill Batchelor has 20 years of EU and U.K. competition law experience and focuses his practice on conduct investigations, including abuse of dominance, cartels and vertical agreements. He regularly represents clients on EU and global merger control matters and litigation, and provides counsel on distribution and collaboration agreements in complex and highly regulated industries, such as health care, financial services, insurance, media and entertainment, and gambling, among others. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibatchelor/?originalSubdomain=be) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Bruce Macaulay (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/macaulay-bruce) What he does: Bruce is a partner in the International Litigation and Arbitration Group in Skadden’s London office. He focuses on complex cross-border litigation, competition law disputes and international arbitration. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: On key themes coming out of the CAT at the moment: “We are seeing a number of claims that are pushing the boundaries of what could be termed a competition breach.” Name: Matt Martino (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/martino-matthew-m) What he does: Matt is a partner in the Antitrust/Competition, Sports, and Litigation Groups in Skadden’s New York office. He represents a wide variety of clients in antitrust litigation and advisory matters, as well as those pertaining to all aspects of sports law. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “Unlike Canada and what it sounds like is developing a bit in the U.K., the U.S. courts will take a very rigorous analysis at the class certification stage, particularly on the predominance requirement of the class action rule.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-martino/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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    18 Dec 2023

    Private Equity Under the Antitrust Microscope

    This episode of the “Fierce Competition” podcast features Skadden antitrust/competition partners Ken Schwartz (New York), Tara Reinhart (Washington, D.C.) and Aurora Luoma (London), who dig into the complexities behind increased antitrust scrutiny for private equity transactions. They shed light on the regulatory focus on market roll-ups, delve into recent litigation and unpack potential political motivations behind the new merger guidelines. The Skadden team provides a guide for private equity firms in this unpredictable regulatory landscape and highlights the importance of being litigation-ready and effectively communicating the benefits of their deals. The bottom line? In the midst of regulatory obstacles and intense scrutiny, diligent preparation paired with a solid economic analysis is a private equity firm's best ally. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Kenneth Schwartz (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/s/schwartz-kenneth-b) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Ken Schwartz represents clients in antitrust transactional and advisory matters. He has worked in a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, airlines, chemicals, consumer products, defense and government contracting, energy, entertainment, financial services, health care, insurance, media, medical devices, natural resources, private equity, pharmaceuticals, retail and telecommunications. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenbschwartz/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: Tara Reinhart (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/reinhart-tara-l) What she does: Tara Reinhart is head of the Antitrust/Competition Group in Skadden’s Washington, D.C. office. She focuses on civil litigation and government investigations, with an emphasis on complex antitrust litigation and international cartel probes. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “When you're looking at the industries that the agencies have been concerned about with roll-ups, there seem to be so many pro-competitive benefits to talk about, and maybe at private equity firms, you're not used to speaking so much about that, but you should.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-reinhart/) Name: Aurora Luoma (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/luoma-aurora) What she does: Aurora Luoma is a partner in Skadden’s Antitrust and Competition Group. She has a broad practice covering key areas of competition law, including international merger control, antitrust investigations, state aid and sectoral regulation. She particularly focuses on complex global mergers in the EU and U.K. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “Engagement with regulators is increasingly important from an early stage.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurora-luoma-5a10951a/?originalSubdomain=uk) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)...

17. 

    17 Oct 2023

    Fierce Competition: A New Era in Global Merger Control

    Around the world, regulators are rapidly evolving their approaches to merger control. The landscape has become increasingly complex and fragmented. Transactions that were once straightforward now take much longer and are more likely to be challenged. Responding to a perception that their old tools were not working as well as perhaps they should, regulators have introduced a wave of new thresholds and regimes, and also are exploring novel theories of harm and demanding larger volumes of evidence to support mergers. This premiere episode of the “Fierce Competition” podcast features three partners from Skadden’s Global Antitrust and Competition Group. Host Ingrid Vandenborre (Brussels) is joined by David Wales (Washington, D.C.) and Andrew Foster (Hong Kong) to discuss how companies can navigate this new era of merger control. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Ingrid Vandenborre (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/v/vandenborre-ingrid) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Ingrid Vandenborre is the partner in charge of Skadden’s Brussels office and co-head of Skadden’s European antitrust/competition practice. Her representations focus on EU and international merger control and competition law enforcement. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridvandenborre/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: David Wales (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/w/wales-david-p) What he does: David Wales is head of Skadden’s North American antitrust/competition practice. He is recognized as a leading antitrust lawyer by several legal publications and has over 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “[The FTC and DOJ] really are pushing the envelope on the substance, when it comes to vertical issues, potential competition, conglomerate theory.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpwales/) Name: Andrew Foster (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/foster-andrew-l) What he does: Andrew Foster is head of Skadden’s international competition practice for Asia Pacific. He advises on competition regimes around the globe, focusing on China, the EU and the U.S. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “We’re getting much more attention and interest from regulators to try to make sure that they’re capturing every kind of transaction that they think needs to be seen.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-l-foster/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) &amp; LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588" rel="noopener...

18. 

    17 Oct 2023

    A Look at the Evolving Global Deal Landscape

    Around the world, regulators are rapidly evolving their approaches to merger control. The landscape has become increasingly complex and fragmented. Transactions that were once straightforward now take much longer and are more likely to be challenged. Responding to a perception that their old tools were not working as well as perhaps they should, regulators have introduced a wave of new thresholds and regimes, and also are exploring novel theories of harm and demanding larger volumes of evidence to support mergers. This premiere episode of the “Fierce Competition” podcast features three partners from Skadden’s Global Antitrust and Competition Group. Host Ingrid Vandenborre (Brussels) is joined by David Wales (Washington, D.C.) and Andrew Foster (Hong Kong) to discuss how companies can navigate this new era of merger control. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Ingrid Vandenborre (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/v/vandenborre-ingrid) Title: Partner, Antitrust/Competition at Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Specialty: Ingrid Vandenborre is the partner in charge of Skadden’s Brussels office and co-head of Skadden’s European antitrust/competition practice. Her representations focus on EU and international merger control and competition law enforcement. Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridvandenborre/) 💡 Featured Guests 💡 Name: David Wales (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/w/wales-david-p) What he does: David Wales is head of Skadden’s North American antitrust/competition practice. He is recognized as a leading antitrust lawyer by several legal publications and has over 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “[The FTC and DOJ] really are pushing the envelope on the substance, when it comes to vertical issues, potential competition, conglomerate theory.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpwales/) Name: Andrew Foster (https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/foster-andrew-l) What he does: Andrew Foster is head of Skadden’s international competition practice for Asia Pacific. He advises on competition regimes around the globe, focusing on China, the EU and the U.S. Organization: Skadden (https://www.skadden.com/) Words of wisdom: “We’re getting much more attention and interest from regulators to try to make sure that they’re capturing every kind of transaction that they think needs to be seen.” Connect: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-l-foster/) Connect with Skadden ☑️ Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) &amp; LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/). ☑️ Subscribe to Fierce Competition on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fierce-competition/id1710265588" rel="noopener...

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    3 Oct 2023

    Welcome to Fierce Competition

    From Skadden (https://www.Skadden.com), Fierce Competition is a podcast for corporate counsel of multinational organizations who face the challenges of navigating antitrust policy and enforcement around the world. This is not another U.S. or Eurocentric antitrust podcast. We’re covering global antitrust issues, impacting the most complex industries. In today's fast-paced global economy, staying informed about antitrust developments is more crucial than ever. From digital antitrust, to the uncertainty of enforcement, to the disparity with how jurisdictions handle mergers, Skadden’s global Antitrust and Competition Group will provide you a nuanced analytical perspective of what's happening in this ever-evolving landscape, one episode at a time. If you’re enjoying Fierce Competition, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com (https://www.Skadden.com). Fierce Competition is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP, and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

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