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Porsche AG from multidistrict litigation alleging antitrust conspiracy over technological advancements, features, and costs (In re German Automotive Manufacturers Antitrust Litigation).{{ FIELD }}Representing Cornell University and Rice University before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in an antitrust class action involving financial-aid practices.{{ FIELD }}Obtained $84.9 million jury verdict in favor of BASF Corporation in an antitrust lawsuit against a competitor involving exclusive dealing and tying arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Represented Peloton Interactive, Inc. in antitrust countersuit against music publishers and in defending against copyright infringement claims.{{ FIELD }}Secured complete dismissal of generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer from price-fixing class action (In re Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust Litigation).{{ FIELD }}Successfully represented WestRock Company in its $4.9 billion acquisition of KapStone Paper \u0026amp; Packaging as part of investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division. The transaction was cleared without an enforcement action.{{ FIELD }}Counseled Oschner Health System in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation of a joint operating agreement with Slidell Memorial Hospital.{{ FIELD }}Represented two Japanese automobile parts manufacturers in price-fixing cartel actions and government investigations spanning multiple jurisdictions (In re Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation).{{ FIELD }}Chris Yook is global co-head of the firm's Antitrust and Consumer Protection practice.  He represents clients in antitrust and consumer protection matters pursued by the Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and State Attorneys General.  Chris is known for leading complex litigation matters, including some of the largest class actions in the U.S.  He also regularly advises companies on the antitrust implications of strategic business decisions.\nChris is recommended in the Legal 500 US guide and was named a 2023 D.C. Rising Star by the National Law Journal.  In addition, Chris has been recognized as \"One to Watch\" and a \"Rising Star\" by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.  He currently serves as Chair of the ABA Section of Antitrust Law's Technology Committee.  Chris also sits on the board of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland and is an American Bar Foundation Fellow. \nPublications\n\nContributor, Antitrust Law Developments (8th ed.)\nContributor, 2018 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments \nContributor, 2017 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments \nPerils of the Perilous-Leading Theory and Output Decisions, Antitrust Magazine, Vol. 33 No. 3 (2019)\nA Call for Greater Consistency in the Failing Firm Defense, 17-3 ABA Antitrust Source 3 (2017)\nAntitrust Post-Mortem of the Health Insurance Merger Decisions, American Health Lawyers Association\nAvoiding Failure: Applying Decision Theory to the Eminent Domain Jurisprudence, 20 Fed. Cir. B.J. 443 (2011)\n\n \n Partner Recommended in Legal 500  Legal 500 US Antitrust D.C. Rising Star  National Law Journal, 2023 Ones to Watch, Antitrust Law  Best Lawyers, 2021-2023 Rising Star  Super Lawyers, 2016-2021 Johns Hopkins University  George Washington University George Washington University Law School U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan District of Columbia Maryland Obtained complete dismissal Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche AG from multidistrict litigation alleging antitrust conspiracy over technological advancements, features, and costs (In re German Automotive Manufacturers Antitrust Litigation). Representing Cornell University and Rice University before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in an antitrust class action involving financial-aid practices. Obtained $84.9 million jury verdict in favor of BASF Corporation in an antitrust lawsuit against a competitor involving exclusive dealing and tying arrangements. Represented Peloton Interactive, Inc. in antitrust countersuit against music publishers and in defending against copyright infringement claims. Secured complete dismissal of generic pharmaceuticals manufacturer from price-fixing class action (In re Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust Litigation). Successfully represented WestRock Company in its $4.9 billion acquisition of KapStone Paper \u0026amp; Packaging as part of investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division. The transaction was cleared without an enforcement action. Counseled Oschner Health System in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation of a joint operating agreement with Slidell Memorial Hospital. Represented two Japanese automobile parts manufacturers in price-fixing cartel actions and government investigations spanning multiple jurisdictions (In re Automotive Parts Antitrust Litigation).","searchable_name":"Christopher Yook (Chris)","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":446203,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1738,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMarcus Young is\u0026nbsp;a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s London office and a member of the firm\u0026rsquo;s Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions practice.\u0026nbsp; His practice is primarily focused on cross-border corporate transactions.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus has substantial experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, public takeovers and flotations. 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He has experience across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on tech, pharmaceuticals, merchant acquiring/payments and infrastructure/transport.\nHe has significant expertise with respect to UK financial regulatory issues and regularly advises on corporate governance and compliance issues.\nHis equity capital markets practice covers a broad range of transactions from initial public offerings to secondary fund-raisings on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and AIM.\n“Marcus Young is a very good and commercially minded partner in the London office. He runs a lean team, always delivering good value” - LEGAL 500.\n  Partner University of Sussex, UK  College of Law, London, UK  College of Law, London, UK  Advised Anexo Group Plc on the recommended loan note and equity offer by Alabama Bidco Limited Advised Atlas Holdings on its £263 million recommended cash offer to acquire De La Rue Plc Advised Blackstone Infra on its £235 million acquisition of a minority stake in AGS Airports from PSP Advised Francisco Partners portfolio company Keyloop on its acquisition of Automotive Transformation Group from Inflexion Private Equity Advised Resurgens Technology Partners portfolio company Wellspring Worldwide Inc. on its recommended cash offer to acquire Sopheon Group Plc. Advised Baker Hughes on its acquisition of Norwegian well intervention specialist Altus Intervention Group AS. Advised the Chefz SPV Ltd on its $172.9 million sale to Jahez International Company for Information System Technology. 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Advised Aldersgate Investments Limited on its £2.4 billion sale of 49% of Global Switch and subsequent joint venture and related commercial arrangements. Advised GlaxoSmithKline on its $190 million acquisition of GlycoVaxyn AG and its €250 million acquisition of Okairos S.r.l. Advised Berjaya, Inc. on its hostile (subsequently recommended) cash offer to acquire HR Owen Plc, the luxury car dealer. Advised Ocean Capital on its acquisition of Church House Trust Bank from Virgin Money. Advised General Electric Company on the $314 million sale of its power rental business to power solutions provider APR Energy plc. Advised GE Aviation on its joint venture with Accenture to create a global aircraft maintenance and flight operations business. Advised GlaxoSmithKline on its £200 million acquisition of Toctino (alitretinoin) from Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. 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