Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Antitrust Team in Brussels and London

Kirkland & Ellis announced today that leading antitrust lawyers Robbert Snelders, Thomas Graf, Henry Mostyn and Conor Opdebeeck-Wilson will join the Firm as partners.

"Robbert, Thomas, Henry and Conor are market-leaders for high-stakes EU, UK and global merger control, cartel and unilateral conduct matters as well as in the growing field of digital regulation," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "Their experience significantly complements and enhances our strong existing antitrust team in London and Brussels."

Each member of the team brings extensive expertise in helping clients navigate complex matters in all areas of antitrust enforcement. They regularly represent technology, pharmaceutical, financial services, energy and industrial companies in high-stakes matters in front of the European Commission, the UK CMA and other national authorities as well as in precedent-setting litigation in national and EU courts. Beyond Europe, they assist some of the world's largest companies in executing complex global merger reviews and addressing multijurisdictional regulatory and antitrust investigations.

"Robbert, Thomas, Henry and Conor are welcome additions to our European practice, bringing experience that complements our existing capabilities," said Matthew Elliott, corporate partner and member of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "Their behavioural antitrust, litigation and digital regulatory expertise enhances our ability to deliver antitrust advice to clients as part of our wider, market-leading global platform."

Mr. Snelders is ranked Band 1 in Chambers Europe and Chambers Global for Competition: EU, listed in the Hall of Fame in The Legal 500 and noted as a key lawyer in Global Competition Review. Mr. Graf is ranked Band 2 in Chambers Europe for Competition: EU, listed as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Who's Who Legal and noted as a key lawyer in Global Competition Review. Mr. Mostyn is noted as a Future Leader and named to "40 Under 40" in Global Competition Review. All partners will be joining from Cleary Gottlieb.