Simpson Thacher Hires Antitrust Pro

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced on Tuesday, December 15, that Antonio Bavasso will join the Firm’s London office where he will be a Partner in the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice.

Antonio is widely recognized as a leading lawyer in antitrust and regulation, with more than twenty years of experience in some of the most high-profile and precedent-setting merger, behavioral, and litigation cases internationally. He advises clients across a broad range of industries, including the technology, media, and telecom sectors, in a wide variety of matters before the European Commission, the United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority, and other global competition authorities.

“Antonio has extensive experience that is relevant to our clients, having advised on the antitrust aspects of some of the most high-profile transactions in recent years. That experience will further enhance our ability to provide clients operating across Europe with top-tier advice in both tackling complex transactions and in navigating the enforcement landscape,” said Bill Dougherty, Chairman of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “We are very pleased to welcome him to the Firm.”

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