International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the appointment of new leaders for its global Antitrust Practice Group. The Firm’s international antitrust lawyers provide effective, coordinated counsel on antitrust and competition laws across all sectors of the economy, including healthcare and life sciences; food and beverage; technology; building materials; aerospace and defense; and other industries.

The leadership group now consists of:

• Ryan Tisch, Washington, DC, global head of McDermott’s Antitrust Practice Group: Ryan provides strategic antitrust counsel for boards of directors, chief executive officers, and key business stakeholders as they navigate government regulations around the world. He has secured approvals for significant mergers facing review in multiple jurisdictions, including some of the largest mergers in the communications, manufacturing, technology, and food and beverage industries.
• Jon Dubrow, Washington, DC, US head of McDermott’s Antitrust Practice Group: Jon is a strategic advisor who serves clients across a host of interrelated antitrust issues, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) clearance, counseling, investigations, and litigation. He leads the defense of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures before the US Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and other international competition authorities.
• Christian Krohs, Düsseldorf, Cologne, European head of McDermott’s Antitrust Practice Group: Christian advises clients on all aspects of antitrust and competition law, including litigation and proceedings before German and EU courts, coordination of complex projects before antitrust authorities worldwide, as well as compliance programs and investigations.

“I’m pleased to have Ryan, Jon, and Christian leading our preeminent global Antitrust Practice Group, and we thank our partner, Ray Jacobsen, for his many contributions in leading practice over the years and look forward to continuing to work with Ray as a key member of our team,” said Alva Mather, global head of McDermott’s Regulatory Practice Group. “We counsel clients throughout the entire lifecycle of transactions, and we are well positioned for the anticipated upswing in M&A activity in 2025. We’re prioritizing growth and remain committed to bringing top-notch practitioners in M&A, antitrust litigation, and investigations to serve our clients.”

ABOUT McDERMOTT’S ANTITRUST PRACTICE GROUP

McDermott delivers regulatory and compliance acumen in a number of key areas, including antitrust and competition, alcohol regulatory, government contracts, government and lobbying strategies, international trade, and privacy and cybersecurity. More than 100 lawyers strong, with team members based in the US and Europe, the Regulatory Practice Group is recognized globally in Chambers, Legal 500, and Best Law Firms. Recognized as a global leader in competition law, our antitrust practice is ranked among the top 25 firms in the GCR 100: Global Elite Rankings. Chambers notes of our interdisciplinary regulatory practice that “the nuance of the team’s knowledge on specific areas is impressive” and “the client service is excellent, responsive, and importantly, practical.” With international reach, we give companies across sectors and jurisdictions a leg up on evaluating and navigating risk and turning potential liabilities into business opportunities.

McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.