Maria Raptis Joins Kirkland & Ellis as Partner in Antitrust Practice
Kirkland & Ellis has announced the appointment of Maria Raptis as a partner, further strengthening its nationally acclaimed antitrust practice.
Maria Raptis is a Chambers-rated antitrust lawyer known for advising companies on high-profile merger clearance reviews and complex antitrust matters. She brings extensive experience representing clients before the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice across diverse industries including healthcare and pharmaceuticals, technology, consumer products, financial services, entertainment, and manufacturing.
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee, said, “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.”
Matt Reilly, Kirkland’s antitrust and competition partner, added, “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.”
Maria joins Kirkland & Ellis from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she was a partner. She has been recognized as a leading antitrust attorney by Chambers USA, MergerLinks, and Lawdragon.
Maria Raptis said, “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.”
Kirkland’s antitrust and competition group is recognized as one of the most active teams handling merger control and complex antitrust litigation matters. The group advises on all aspects of competition law, including regulatory clearance processes, consumer protection, antitrust litigation, and government investigations.
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