Trump Team Loosens Leash on PE-Backed Mergers but Maintains Watchful Eye, Corporate Counsel

Partner Susan Zhu spoke with Corporate Counsel for an article about the shifting antitrust enforcement dynamics affecting private equity–backed mergers and acquisitions, including federal disclosure obligations and growing state oversight.

“The perception (is) that this administration does not have that sort of default negative approach to private equity,” Susan said.

“There’s been a clear indication from the agencies that they’re more willing to engage with the parties in terms of settlements and remedies, which has, overall, encouraged more strategic deal-making. And that applies to private equity as well,” she added.

The article also quotes an Insight article co-authored by Susan, noting that “[e]nforcement leadership at both the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice has stabilized, with professionals emphasizing consistent application of the law.”

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