They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40 - Elaine Ewing of Cleary Gottlieb

Please describe two of your most substantial, recent wins in practice.
I have longstanding relationships with both Dow and Google, having represented both in numerous transactions over the years. I represented Dow in its $130 billion merger of equals with DuPont, which was effective August 31, 2017, successfully securing clearances in more than 20 jurisdictions. The main overlaps were in agriculture, which meant the facts and markets were quite different across jurisdictions, making it a real challenge to develop a global remedy package. Most recently, I represented Google in its $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit. The high-profile transaction, which raised ...