US: Former DOJ section chief moves to Bates White

Bates White announced on July 24 that the former Assistant Section Chief at the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, Dr. Nicholas Hill, has joined the firm as a Principal in the Antitrust and Competition practice.

Dr. Hill has supervised and led investigations in various industries, including telecoms, airlines, banking, insurance and dairy. He was involved with the Aetna/Humana merger while working at the DOJ as well as the Halliburton/Baker Hughes merger.

Cory Capps, a partner in the firm’s Antitrust and Competition practice, said, “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Hill to the firm. He is a deep thinker whose expertise and integrity are evident to colleagues and clients alike. I am looking forward to his contributions to the important competition work we provide to clients.”

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