Clifford Chance advises Cisco on global antitrust approvals for proposed Splunk acquisition

Global law firm Clifford Chance is advising Cisco’s Systems on all non-Americas antitrust approvals required for its proposed $28 billion acquisition of Splunk. This strategic transaction combines industry leaders with complementary capabilities in AI, security, and observability. Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk is poised to enhance the digital resilience and security of organisations worldwide.

The cross-border team is led by Partners Nelson Jung (London/Brussels), Katrin Schallenberg (Paris/Brussels), Milena Robotham (Brussels), and Stavroula Vryna (London). They are supported by senior associates Sian Fagan (London), Sara Ortoli (Paris), and Maarten Kennis (Brussels), and associates Josh Kennion (Brussels) and Charley Bailliard (Paris).