Biography
Patrick May is an associate in the Antitrust practice, where he advises on all aspects of EU and UK competition law, including merger control, foreign subsidies, restrictive practices, market dominance and general counselling and compliance.
Patrick qualified in 2022 following completion of his training contract at Weil. Prior to joining Weil, Patrick worked for a UK corporate bank for their strategy team.
Patrick’s experience encompasses a broad range of industries, including banking, technology, telecommunications, and industrial/manufacturing sectors.
- Microsoft Corporation on its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, including Phase 2 investigations in the EU and UK and appeal proceedings before the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal
- An affiliate of PSG Equity L.L.C in relation to the sale of Nomentia, the Finnish cash and treasury management solutions company, to Inflexion
- An affiliate of Lone Star Funds on the €5.2 billion sale of MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals business headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, to Sika
Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Guides and Resources, Latest Thinking, Firm News & Announcements
Latest Thinking
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The Parent Trap: Dealing with Sponsor Liability for Antitrust Breaches by Portfolio Companies
Blog Post — WorthWeil Antitrust Blog
— By
Jenine Hulsmann,
Chris Chapman,
Bella Spring and
Patrick May
— February 01, 2024
Antitrust agencies are prioritising the enforcement and deterrence of anti-competitive conduct, especially in consumer-facing markets where consumers most keenly feel the effects of the ongoing cost of living crisis. In this context, and following the conclusion of some long-running, high-profile cases in the UK especially, private equity investors should be aware of their potential exposure ...
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Global Antitrust Trends for 2024: Successfully Navigating the Global Antitrust Landscape
Blog Post — WorthWeil Antitrust Blog
— By
Brianne Kucerik,
Michael Moiseyev,
Nafees Saeed,
Bella Spring,
Patrick May and
Rachel Williams
— January 31, 2024
This post sets out our analysis of the important trends and related takeaways that companies should factor into their planning for the year ahead. ...
Firm News & Announcements
- Weil Advises on CMA’s Ground-breaking Clearance of the Vodafone and Three UK Joint Venture Deal Brief — December 05, 2024
- Weil Helps Earn Global Regulatory Approval for Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Deal Brief — October 13, 2023