Aidan Synnott

Aidan Synnott is a prominent partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, a prestigious law firm based in New York.12 He is a highly experienced attorney specializing in several key areas of law:

Areas of Expertise

• Antitrust Litigation and Compliance: Synnott is a former global co-chair of the firm's Antitrust Practice Group.1
• Bankruptcy Litigation
• Complex Commercial Litigation

Professional Background

Aidan Synnott has extensive trial experience in both state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums such as the LCIA, ICC, AAA, and JAMS.1 He is known for representing clients in antitrust investigations conducted by governmental agencies in the United States and the European Union.

Notable Representations

Synnott has represented numerous high-profile clients in significant cases, including:

• Sumitomo Chemical Company in vitamins price-fixing litigation
• Pfizer Inc. in successful settlements of class and opt-out actions related to the drug Neurontin
• Hewitt Associates Inc. in a Justice Department investigation of its $4 billion acquisition by Aon
• The Nielsen Company in an FTC investigation of its $1.25 billion acquisition of Arbitron, Inc.
• PJT Partners, Inc. in various legal matters, including the dismissal of a putative securities class action1

Professional Activities and Recognition

Synnott is actively involved in the legal community:

• Member of the Editorial Board of the American Bar Association's Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments
• Co-chair of the New York State Bar Association Section of Commercial and Federal Litigation's Committee on Antitrust
• Member of the Executive Committee of the State Bar's Antitrust Section
• Recently appointed chair of the New York City Bar Association's Antitrust and Trade Committee3

He is also recognized by Chambers and other legal directories for his expertise in antitrust law.4

Education

Aidan Synnott received his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.2