C. Scott Lent has extensive experience in handling antitrust transactional, investigational, litigation, and advisory matters across a wide range of industries including media and entertainment, telecommunications, building materials, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
With regard to transactions, Scott has managed all aspects of antitrust-related issues in connection with obtaining regulatory approval. He represents clients before many government and regulatory agencies such as the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, State Attorneys General and foreign regulators on matters relating to mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, among others.
Experience
- Fresenius Kabi in its acquisition of Ivenix Inc., a venture-backed smart infusion pump developer.
- HarperCollins Publishers in multiple transactions.
- American Securities, a global private equity firm, in the sale of Milk Specialties Global to Butterfly.
- Major wine and liquor distributor in multiple transactions.
- Novartis in the sale to Mylan of its global cystic fibrosis products, including the TOBI® Podhaler and TOBI® solution, for US$463 million.
Perspectives
Recognition
Antitrust: Merger Control (2018, 2022)
Antitrust: Civil Litigation & Class Actions (2016-2022)
"Next Generation Lawyer" Sports (2017-2019)
Thought Leaders — Competition (2022-2023)
Sports & Entertainment (2016-2017)
Credentials
Education
- J.D., New York University School of Law, 1999
- B.S., Psychology and History, Union College, 1994
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Activities
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Member, Executive Committee, NYSBA Antitrust Section
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Member, Federal Civil Enforcement, Health Care & Pharmaceuticals, Joint Conduct, Media & Technology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trade, Sports & Professional Associations, and Unilateral Conduct Legal and Industry Committees, American Bar Association
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Member, NYU School of Law, Law Alumni Association Board of Trustees
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Member, Lawyers Alliance of New York, Board of Directors (2016-2022)