Kirkland & Ellis has welcomed Maria Raptis, a prominent antitrust lawyer, as a partner. Raptis specializes in the antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions, with extensive experience in litigating antitrust cases.
She represents clients before the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. Raptis joins Kirkland from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
Kirkland’s antitrust and competition group is highly regarded for its work in merger control and complex litigation, advising on all facets of competition law, including regulatory clearance and government investigations.
KEY QUOTES:
“Maria is a Chambers-rated, go-to advisor for companies navigating high-profile merger clearance reviews and other complex antitrust matters. Her addition strengthens our market-leading antitrust team, and she’s poised to make an immediate impact for our clients.”
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“The skill Maria brings to leading complex merger clearance and other antitrust matters will be a tremendous asset to clients navigating an increasingly sophisticated enforcement environment. We’re excited to welcome her to the team.”
Kirkland antitrust and competition partner Matt Reilly
“Kirkland’s exceptional transactional and litigation platforms — along with its top-tier antitrust team — were key factors in my decision to take this next step in my career. I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”
Maria Raptis
