Tell us about your biggest win from January 2019 through June 2020 and how you achieved the result for your client.
Mark Nelson
CLEARY GOTTLiEB STEEN & HAMILTON
Mark Nelson achieved a significant victory for
T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom in their acquisition of Sprint. Mark led the effort to win clearance, culminating with the successful closing on
April 1, 2020.
We are unaware of any merger that has survived such sustained opposition. Most significantly, he prevailed in an unprecedented lawsuit by a group
of state attorneys general attempting to block
the merger.
Throughout the trial, Mark presented evidence demonstrating that the merger will transform the U.S. telecommunications landscape and increase competition. On Feb. 11, 2020, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero issued a decision allowing the merger to proceed.
Share two trial tips that have been key to your success.
1) Build your trial narrative around the client’s business case, and use company executives to tell the story in plain English and to build a rapport with the judge.
2) Pay attention to feedback from the judge. Remain flexible with witnesses and evidence to tailor it to what the judge cares about.
Photo Credit: Pawel Kaminski
Mark MacDougall
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