Creighton Macy

Biography

Creighton Macy is the Chair of Baker McKenzie's North America Antitrust & Competition Practice Group. Creighton is recognized as a leading global antitrust practitioner.

Creighton has extensive experience representing clients in a wide variety of antitrust matters, including mergers and acquisitions, investigations by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, private litigation, and counselling on issues such as antitrust compliance. Before joining the Firm, Creighton served as Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel in the DOJ Antitrust Division, working as a senior advisor to the Assistant Attorney General on civil and criminal antitrust enforcement and policy matters, as well as budget and personnel issues. During Creighton's time at the DOJ, the Antitrust Division undertook an unprecedented volume of high-profile civil and criminal matters.

Creighton began his career as a Trial Attorney in the Litigation III and Transportation, Energy, and Agriculture sections of the Antitrust Division, working on a number of notable merger and civil non-merger investigations and cases. Before rejoining the Antitrust Division as its Chief of Staff, he was a member of another global law firm's antitrust practice, where he advised clients on a wide range of US and international antitrust issues.

Creighton is consistently recognized globally for his market-leading antitrust practice with respect to high-stakes transactions, investigations, and compliance and counseling work. For example, clients have noted that Creighton “shines above the rest’ due to his first-rate cartel and merger control-related practice.’” He also regularly speaks and publishes articles relating to a variety of antitrust issues, and has been recognized many times for his contributions and thought-leadership on these issues.

Creighton is currently Co-Chair of the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s Young Lawyers Task Force. In previous roles, he served as Reporter of the Presidential Transition Task Force, as well as Chair of the Trade, Sports, and Professional Associations Committee. He is highly involved in mentoring programs, including with the Antitrust Law Section, as well as Marquette University Law School, where he previously served as the DC Representative of the Alumni Board.

Creighton graduated from Marquette University, where he was an NCAA Division I Academic All-American tennis player. During his time at Marquette, he was awarded the Athletic Department’s Cura Personalis award by his peers, as well as several leadership awards. More recently, Creighton was named the Athletic Department’s Young Alumnus of the Year Award.

Practice Focus

Creighton advises clients on all aspects of the antitrust regulatory and litigation process. He has experience in a diverse range of sectors such as software, media, semiconductor, financial services, agriculture, pharmaceutical, sports, consumer goods, aviation, music, and motion pictures.

Representative Legal Matters

Since joining the Firm, Creighton:

Advised a global research and development-driven pharmaceutical company on the sale of a prescription drug indicated for the emergency treatment of epileptic children with prolonged acute convulsive seizures to a European leader in pharmaceutical products.
Represented a global leader in the digital product market in connection with an acquisition of an online course creation and sales platform and one of the biggest online education companies in the United States.
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on the antitrust aspects of its collaboration agreement with a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for patients with genetically defined cancers.
Advised a global home and personal care company on the antitrust aspects of a USD 500 million acquisition of a leading prestige skin-care brand.
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on the antitrust aspects of a nearly USD 400 million acquisition of a biopharmaceutical company focused on oncolytic immunotherapy treatments for a range of cancers.
Advised a global shipping company before US DOJ in a cartel investigation that closed without any action.
Advised a leading specialty chemicals and industrial adhesives manufacturer on the antitrust aspects of a USD 2.5 billion acquisition of a construction chemicals and renovation specialty solutions manufacturer.
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on the antitrust aspects of a USD 1.95 billion acquisition of a biopharmaceutical company, which further enhanced the company's capacity to provide innovative, specialty therapies for people with disorders of the central nervous system.
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on the antitrust aspects of a USD 400 million acquisition of a biopharmaceutical company, which further enhanced the company's capacity to provide additional therapeutic potential for the treatment of brain diseases.
Advised a US global research-based biopharmaceutical company on the antitrust aspects of a USD 5 billion licensing, collaboration agreement, and equity features transaction that will provide access to a portfolio of innovative drugs in clinical trials, preclinical programs, and proven drug discovery platforms.

Professional Honors

Awards and Representative Professional Honors:

The 40 Under 40, recognizing "The Best of the Future of the Legal Profession," Bloomberg Law (2022)
Thought Leader for Competition, Who's Who Legal (2022)
Global Leader for Competition, Who's Who Legal (2021, 2022)
Marquette University, Athletic Department Young Alumnus Award (2022)
Rising Star for Antitrust Litigation, Super Lawyers (2014-2016, 2018-2022)
Top 40 Under 40 Competition Lawyer, Global Competition Review (2020)
Future Leader for Competition, Who's Who Legal (2016-2020)
Winner of Best Business Article, Antitrust Writing Awards (2020)
Winner of Best Academic Article, Antitrust Writing Awards (2019)

Practice Rankings:

Band 2 in Competition/Antitrust, Chambers Global 2022
Ranked 5th in Global Elite Rankings, GCR 100 (2022)
Ranked 1st in Cartels, GCR 100 (2022)
Recommended for Antitrust - Washington, D.C., GCR 100 (2022)
Tier 5 in Antitrust: Merger Control, Legal 500 2021

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Bar Association – Trade, Sports, and Professional Associations Committee, Section of Antitrust Law - Chair
Marquette University Law School, Alumni Board - Board Member and Washington, DC Representative

Admissions

District of Columbia~United States (2011)
Virginia~United States (2008)
Wisconsin~United States (2008)

Education

Marquette University (JD, cum laude) (2008)
Marquette University (BA, cum laude) (2004)

Languages

English

Co-Author, "United States: 2022 HSR Notification Thresholds In Force, " Baker McKenzie InsightPlus, 24 February 2022

Co-Author, "United States: Overhaul of Merger Guidelines Under Consideration and Public Comments Solicited," Baker McKenzie InsightPlus, 07 February 2022

Panelist, "Key Global Trends and Considerations in Antitrust and the Technology Sector," 2021 Tech Talk Silicon Valley / Global TMT Industry Group / Technology Deals, Integration and Antitrust - What You Need To Know, 21 September 2021

Co-author, "United States: President Biden issues Executive Order to promote Vigorous Antitrust Enforcement in Key Markets," Baker McKenzie InsightPlus, 12 July 2021

Co-author, "Global Competition Law and Labor - The Battle Continues in the Market for Talent," Baker McKenzie Client Alert, 27 April 2021

Panelist, "X International Conference for Multinationals," Trench Rossi Watanabe, 25 August 2020

Co-panelist, "Key antitrust compliance issues in the TMT industry," Baker McKenzie TMT Talk, 15 July 2020

Moderator, "The Trade Association Roundtable: Practical Issues," Antitrust Law Virtual Spring Meeting, 12 June 2020

Panelist, "14th Annual Conference on Trends and Developments in Global Competition Law in Brussels (Zoom)," Baker McKenzie, 15 May 2020

Co-speaker, "COVID-19 and Its Impact on Antitrust in the TMT Sector," Baker McKenzie TMT Talk Podcasts, 5 May 2020

Co-author, "COVID-19 and Antitrust: What You Need to Know about How U.S. Federal and State Regulators Are Responding," Baker McKenzie Insight, 26 March 2020

Co-author, "COVID-19 and Antitrust Law Global Update," Baker McKenzie Insight, 25 March 2020

Co-author, "COVID-19 AND ANTITRUST LAW: Avoiding Legal Risks in a Time of Uncertainty," Baker McKenzie Insight, 17 March 2020

Speaker, Merger Control: A Changing and Challenging Landscape Seminar; Panel: Nascent or Killer Acquisitions; Queen Mary University, London, England, 26 February 2020

Co-author, "Antitrust Compliance and Pricing Algorithms," Bloomberg Law, December 2019

Panelist, Developments in Antitrust Enforcement and Emerging Issues, Baker McKenzie Annual Compliance Conference — Trade Sanctions, Export Controls, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Antitrust Update, Washington, D.C., 11 December 2019

Co-author, "Procurement Collusion Strike Force and Implications for US Companies and Beyond," Baker McKenzie Client Alert, 27 November 2019

Moderator, "Trade, Sports & Professional Associations: Fall Townhall," ABA Section of Antitrust Law, 24 October 2019

Speaker, "The Data Dilemma: Risks and Opportunities in the Digital Economy," Annual Corporate Compliance Conference (Antitrust, Anti-bribery, Sanctions, Export Controls, Customs and Brexit), London, 23 September 2019

Speaker, "Antitrust and Consumer Protection Compliance in the Global Technology Sector," Tech Talk Silicon Valley, 19 September 2019

Co-author, "The Antitrust Compliance Handbook: A Practitioner's Guide," American Bar Association, 12 June 2019

Co-author, "Antitrust Compliance in the Digital Sector," TMT Sector Report, Baker McKenzie, March 2019

Co-author, "Antitrust: Empowering Compliant Sales," Business Law Today, March 2019

Co-author, "Key Issues in Antitrust and Trade Association Compliance, ABA SAL Spring Meeting, 12 February 2019

Co-author, "Practical Law--Buyer Cartel or legitimate buying group? How to stay on the right side of the law," Thomson Reuters, January 2019

Co-author, "How to Create and Continuously Improve Your Antitrust and Anti-Corruption Compliance Program," Bloomberg Law, 12 September 2018

Co-author, "M&A Antitrust Compliance - Issues before Signing and Pre-closing," Business Law Today, 19 April 2018

Co-author, "When Merger Reviews Turn Criminal," Deal Points, Vol. XXII, Issue 3, Fall 2017

Co-author, "Advising Companies as an In-House and Competition Lawyer," Corporate Counsel, Section of Litigation, Fall 2017

Co-author, "Keys to Compliance: Antitrust Issues Before Signing and Pre-Closing," Deal Points, Vol. XX, Issue I, Winter 2015

Co-author, "Keys to Compliance: Practical Antitrust Issues Involving Trade Associations," Corporate Counsel, Vol. 30, No. 1, Fall 2015

Contributor, Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments, ABA Section of Antitrust Law, 2012-2014

Contributor, The Merger Review Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to U.S. and Foreign Merger Review, Fourth Edition, ABA Section of Antitrust Law, 2012

Co-author, "Joint Bidding for Corporate Control: The Antitrust Framework," The Threshold, Vol. XII, No. 1, Fall 2012

Co-author, "Coverage Denied: Recent Cases Denying Coverage Under a 'Personal and Advertising Injury' Clause for Parties Alleged to Have Engaged in Price Fixing Conduct," 59th Annual Antitrust Law Spring Meeting, No. 197, Spring 2011

Panelist, "Monthly Antitrust Update, ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Corporate Counseling Committee, Washington, DC 18 December 2019

Panelist, "Trade Associations: Safety in Numbers," ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Spring Meeting, March 2019

Moderator, "Antitrust and Consumer Protection Compliance in the Global Technology Sector," BM/ACC, April 2019

Speaker, "Protecting Against Commercial and Compliance Risks in International JVs," Baker McKenzie, April 2019

Panelist, "Monthly Antitrust Update, ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Corporate Counseling Committee," Washington, DC, 18 December 2018

Panelist, "Could Antitrust Regulators Change the Silicon Valley Landscape," Santa Clara, CA, 13 September 2018

Moderator, "Trade, Sports, and Professional Associations: What 2018-2019 Brings," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, D.C., 29 August 2018

Moderator, "Antitrust Exemptions in Sports," ABA SAL/Legal Talk Network, Park City, UT, 8 August 2018

Panelist, "Antitrust Compliance in M&A," Strafford, Washington, DC, 1 August 2018

Moderator, "Perspectives and Practical Guidance from In-House," American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law, Washington, DC, 16 July 2018

Panelist, "The Role of The Individual, GCR Brussels Live," Global Competition Review, Brussels, Belgium, 10 July 2018

Moderator, "Practicing as an Antitrust and Sports Lawyer," American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, Washington, DC, 23 May 2018

Moderator, "College Sports--Beyond Pay," ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Spring Meeting, Washington, DC, 11 April 2018

Panelist, "Effective Techniques in M&A Due Diligence," Baker McKenzie, Washington, DC, 14 March 2018

Co-chair, "What's Hot in Antitrust," and Moderator of Issues in Merger Control and Moderator of Issues in Antitrust Compliance, Baker McKenzie/Association of Corporate Counsel, Palo Alto, CA, 1 March 2018

Co-chair, "The Impact of Innovation on Merger Control" and Moderator, "The Impact of Innovation on Remedy Design ("how to fix the potentially unfixable")," Baker McKenzie/Mlex, New York, NY, 1 November 2017

Moderator, "Perspectives and Practical Guidance from In-House Counsel," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, D.C., 12 October 2017

Moderator, "Trade, Sports, and Professional Associations: What 2017-2018 Brings," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, D.C., 29 September 2017

Moderator, "Views from Antitrust Division Alums: A Roundtable Discussion," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 20 July 2017

Panelist, "Healthcare Enforcement: Navigating Priorities of the Current Administration," Association of Corporate Counsel program, Miami, FL, 1 June 2017

Moderator, "Antitrust Counseling on Trade Associations: Practical Guidance from In-House," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 23 May 2017

Moderator, "Antitrust Careers: Trade, Sports, and Professional Associations," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 24 February 2017

Panelist, "Views from the DOJ," ABA Section of Antitrust Law, Master's Course VIII program, Williamsburg, VA, 29 September 2016

Moderator, "The Sports Report: Sports, Consumer Protection, and Antitrust -What's Hot in 2016!" ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 17 March 2016

Moderator, "Antitrust Counseling on Trade Associations: From the In-House Perspective," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 28 October 2015

Moderator, "The Sports Report: Sports, Consumer Protection, and Antitrust -What's Hot in 2015!" ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 16 June 2015

Moderator, "Antitrust and the NCAA: The O'Bannon Litigation on Appeal," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 26 March 2015

Moderator, "The Sports Report: Sports, Consumer Protection, and Antitrust - A Year in Review," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 19 February 2015

Moderator, "Antitrust and the NCAA: The O'Bannon Litigation and More," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 05 December 2014

Moderator, "Issues Around the Globe Involving Payment Systems, Hot Topics in the US and EU," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 22 October 2013

Panelist, "Cartel and Criminal Antitrust Practice Series: Quarterly Criminal Update for October 2012 - January 2013," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 25 January 2013

Panelist, "Recent Antitrust Developments in the Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Markets: October and November 2012," ABA Section of Antitrust Law program, Washington, DC, 06 December 2012