In a recent switch up in its legal leadership, Microsoft has promoted two in-house lawyers to defend its proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. The tech giant still faces antitrust challenges from the Federal Trade Commission regarding this procurement. The corporation is banking on the elevated legal leadership to navigate through the regulatory hurdles associated with this significant purchase.
The internal reshuffle at Microsoft comes amidst a period of legal complexity, with the tech giant dealing with a span of corporate, legal and strategic happenings. Microsoft’s focus on strengthening their legal team underlines the company’s commitment to resolve any regulatory objections, while it further consolidates its presence in the technology sector.
Microsoft’s decision regarding their new legal chief and general counsel showcases the tech giant’s strategic approach towards the legal aspects of their operations, especially when it comes to large acquisitions such as Activision Blizzard.
To learn more about this development in Microsoft’s legal leadership and the potential consequences for the acquisition, see this report on Law360.