Thomas Mc Grath
About Thomas Mc Grath
Thomas McGrath serves as the U.S. Global Practice Head at Linklaters LLP, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in antitrust law, having previously led the U.S. Antitrust & Foreign Investment Practice and co-headed the Global Chemicals and Healthcare Groups.
Work at Linklaters
Thomas McGrath has been serving as the U.S. Global Practice Head at Linklaters LLP since 2021. In this role, he oversees the firm's operations and strategic initiatives within the United States. Prior to this position, he was the co-head of Linklaters' Global Chemicals Group. He has extensive experience in antitrust and foreign investment matters, having previously held the position of Partner and Head of the U.S. Antitrust & Foreign Investment Practice from 2005 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Thomas McGrath studied at Fordham University School of Law, where he gained a strong foundation in legal principles. He also attended the College of the Holy Cross. His expertise includes antitrust law, intellectual property licensing, and merger control. He regularly represents clients before the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, particularly in matters related to merger control and litigation.
Background
Before joining Linklaters, Thomas McGrath worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP as Counsel from 1994 to 2005. His legal career spans several decades, during which he has developed a specialization in antitrust law and competition issues. His experience includes advising clients on criminal price-fixing investigations and private litigation, as well as cooperation with competitors in the healthcare sector.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas McGrath has played a significant role in high-profile merger control cases and litigation matters. He has been involved in defending clients in criminal investigations and has advised on complex antitrust issues. As co-head of Linklaters' Global Healthcare Group, he focuses on pharmaceutical mergers, contributing to the firm's reputation in this sector.