McDermott has appointed Omar Shah as a partner in its regulatory practice group, adding extensive expertise in global merger control, cartel investigations, and antitrust litigation. Shah, dual-qualified in the UK and Belgium, has represented clients before UK, EU, and international competition authorities. ‘I’m thrilled to join McDermott and contribute to its robust and constantly growing antitrust practice,’ he says.
Alva Mather, global head of the firm's regulatory practice group, highlights the significance of the appointment, stating: ‘Omar’s deep understanding of the UK and EU regulatory landscape will be a tremendous asset to our clients navigating increasingly complex cross-border matters.’ European head of antitrust, Christian Krohs, adds: ‘His acumen will further promote our pan-European offering, benefiting both our London office and the broader team.’
Managing partner of McDermott’s London office, Aymen Mahmoud, welcomes the move as a strategic step in the firm’s rapid growth. ‘This appointment neatly complements and enhances our transactional offering,’ he says. Shah’s arrival reinforces McDermott’s strong competition capabilities across the UK, EU, and US markets.
