Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP remains active on complex, business-critical merger mandates for blue-chip clients, and enjoyed success in contested mergers in 2023, most notably representing VMware, Inc. in its acquisition by Broadcom, Inc. The firm has broad multijurisdictional capabilities, regularly working with its teams in Europe on cross-border merger control mandates, and can call upon key agency experience in its senior team, including practice co-chair Stephen Weissman, a former FTC Director. Co-chair Cynthia Richman regularly handles litigation arising from contested and proposed mergers, while San Francisco-based Rachel Brass is noted for her cross-border capabilities. Michael Perry has extensive expertise in FTC and DOJ merger processes, advising clients across the healthcare, life sciences, energy, and technology industries. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.