Jennifer Driscoll Anticipates Epic Battle Between “Titans of the Antitrust Bar”

Hinshaw partner Jennifer Driscoll was quoted in Global Competition Review (GCR), offering insights into the major antitrust issues surrounding Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. A coalition of 12 state attorneys general is seeking to challenge approval of the $110+ billion merger.

Jennifer noted the dispute will pit some of the brightest stars in the antitrust firmament against each other: “We are talking about titans of the antitrust bar. This is going to be an epic battle.”

Jennifer also addressed the claims in the filing, telling GCR: “The complaint is well-crafted. It is thoughtful in its discussion of three distinct relevant markets and, at least on its face, appears to be grounded in well-established economic principles.”

Additionally, she discussed the plaintiff states’ litigation approach, noting that retaining outside counsel from Milbank suggests a likely trial strategy rather than settlement: “They did not retain the consummate settlement attorney strategist. They retained someone who knows how to win a trial.”

• • Global Competitive Review: “States and Paramount set the stage for ‘epic battle’“ (July 15, 2026)